Dürrensee Lake

Alpine lake in South Tyrol with scenic surroundings

Dürrensee is an alpine lake in Trentino‑South Tyrol set among Dolomite foothills; visitors hike surrounding trails, picnic by the water and photograph mountain reflections.

Main image

Dürrensee at a Glance#

Address: Dürrensee (Dürrensee), Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy

How to Get to Dürrensee#

Dürrensee is reached by mountain trails in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol. Access points and difficulty depend on the chosen approach; local trailheads and alpine refuges provide route information.

Tips for Visiting Dürrensee#

  • Carry waterproof footwear-paths to and around Dürrensee can be boggy in spring and early summer.
  • The lake is small and alpine-avoid swimming in very cold seasons; use trails to protect fragile vegetation.
  • Photography at dawn captures the stillness and mirror-like reflections often visible on calm mornings.

Best Time to Visit Dürrensee#

Best visited in summer for hiking and accessible paths; spring and autumn quieter but weather more changeable.

Summer
June-September · 8-18°C (46-64°F)
Best for hiking and alpine scenery with accessible trails.
Late spring/Autumn
May & October · 2-12°C (36-54°F)
Fewer visitors and crisp air; early snow possible in autumn.

Weather & Climate near Dürrensee#

Climate

Dürrensee's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (929 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 36 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-26°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -8° - -1° -7° 34 mm partly cloudy 87% 1.6 m/s 0.1 low 8.9h
February Poor -7° - 1° -6° 40 mm partly cloudy 88% 1.6 m/s 0.3 low 10.2h
March Poor -4° - 4° -3° 50 mm partly cloudy 84% 1.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Poor -1° - 7° 1° 63 mm overcast 80% 2.2 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.4h
May Acceptable 4° - 13° 7° 99 mm overcast 79% 2.1 m/s 1.3 high 14.8h
June Acceptable 7° - 16° 11° 116 mm overcast 77% 2.0 m/s 1.6 very high 15.6h
July Good 9° - 19° 14° 134 mm partly cloudy 74% 1.9 m/s 1.7 very high 15.2h
August Good 9° - 18° 14° 122 mm partly cloudy 76% 1.8 m/s 1.4 high 14.0h
September Acceptable 6° - 15° 10° 89 mm partly cloudy 80% 1.7 m/s 0.9 moderate 12.4h
October Acceptable 2° - 10° 5° 77 mm partly cloudy 84% 1.7 m/s 0.5 low 10.7h
November Poor -3° - 4° -2° 65 mm partly cloudy 87% 1.5 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
December Poor -7° - 0° -6° 40 mm partly cloudy 86% 1.5 m/s 0.1 low 8.5h

Nearby Attractions to Dürrensee#