Großer Priepertsee

Lake Lake in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's lake district

In Mecklenburg’s lake district, Großer Priepertsee sits amid mixed forest and villages; visitors boat, sail, fish and follow shoreline paths connecting small resorts and campsites.

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Großer Priepertsee is a lake in the Mecklenburg Lake District of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in northeastern Germany, located close to the village of Priepert. The lake is part of the region’s interconnected lakes and waterways and is used for boating and recreational fishing.

The lake lies within the lake district to the south of Neustrelitz and forms part of the popular inland waters used by holidaymakers and local residents.

  • Local use: Located in the Mecklenburg Lake District near the village of Priepert and used as part of the local chain of lakes for boating and angling.
Großer Priepertsee
53.2268, 13.0413
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How to Get to Großer Priepertsee #

By car: reachable from Neustrelitz or Mirow via regional roads. Public transport options exist to nearby towns (Neustrelitz), with local taxi or bus links to Priepert.

Tips for Visiting Großer Priepertsee #

  • If boating the Havel chain, check lock times - local locks control water levels between lakes and dictate passage windows.
  • Stay in the nearby villages (Priepert or Mirow) to access boat rentals and lakeside cafés.
  • Arrive early in summer mornings for still water and bird activity.

Best Time to Visit Großer Priepertsee #

Boating season (late spring to early autumn) is when Großer Priepertsee is most accessible and animated.

Summer
June-August · 15°C to 25°C
Peak boating season on the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern lakes; warm water and regular rental services.
Spring/Autumn
April-May, September-October · 5°C to 18°C
Quieter; good for fishing and birdwatching.

Weather & Climate near Großer Priepertsee #

Climate

Großer Priepertsee'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 (564 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 (40 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 29 mm.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°

Weather

57 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 64 mm of rain.

Comfort

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

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 17°

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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