Galenbecker See

Lake Lake in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern popular for birdlife

Lake in Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern used for swimming, angling and canoeing; surrounding trails suit walkers and birdwatchers exploring northeast Germany’s lake district.

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Galenbecker See
53.6242, 13.7345

How to Get to Galenbecker See #

Galenbecker See is in Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern. Regional roads connect the lake with nearby towns; the nearest larger railway stations are in the surrounding district, followed by local bus or taxi.

Tips for Visiting Galenbecker See #

  • Use the lake's walking paths for short, restorative circuits - the area is popular locally but not crowded with tourists.
  • Bring a picnic to the lakeside viewpoints; simple vistas here are rewarding at sunset.
  • If swimming, look for officially designated spots; some shorelines can be shallow and muddy.

Best Time to Visit Galenbecker See #

Best in summer for outdoor activities and swimming; shoulder seasons offer quieter visits.

Summer
June-August · 18-28°C
Warmest and most pleasant for swimming and boating.
Autumn
September-October · 8-15°C
Cooler, good for photography with autumn color along the shore.

Weather & Climate near Galenbecker See #

Climate

Galenbecker See's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (515 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 28 mm.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 60 mm of rain.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 22°

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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