Dümmer See
Lake Shallow lake popular for sailing and birdwatching
Dümmer See is a lake in northern Germany frequented by sailors and birdwatchers; visitors use the water for sailing, windsurfing and observing migratory birds.
How to Get to Dümmer See #
Dümmer See is in Lower Saxony, west of Bremen and south of Oldenburg. It is reached by regional roads (B51 and B214 nearby). Nearest larger towns include Diepholz; local signage directs visitors to public beaches and parking.
Tips for Visiting Dümmer See #
- If windsurfing, aim for open water near the northern shore where wind is generally more consistent.
- Arrive early on summer weekends for parking near popular beaches and to avoid day‑tripper crowds.
- Explore the surrounding nature trails - many visitors focus on the lake and miss hidden woodlands and bird hides.
Best Time to Visit Dümmer See #
Summer for water sports; shoulder seasons for quiet trails and birding.
Weather & Climate near Dümmer See #
Dümmer See's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (642 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 71 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
