Kirchsee (Bavaria)

Lake Small Bavarian lake popular for swimming and hiking

A small Bavarian lake framed by Alpine foothills; day visitors swim, walk the shore path and use it as a launch point for nearby mountain hikes.

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Kirchsee (Bavaria)
Kirchsee, Bavaria, Germany
47.8192, 11.6194

How to Get to Kirchsee (Bavaria) #

Kirchsee is accessible by regional roads from nearby Bavarian towns. Public transport may serve nearby villages-check local bus timetables for connections to hiking trailheads.

Tips for Visiting Kirchsee (Bavaria) #

  • Arrive early in summer months to avoid weekend crowds-parking near the lake can fill.
  • Bring a light jacket for evenings even in summer; Alpine air chills quickly.
  • Explore the walking paths around the lake-some short loops offer varied views without strenuous climbing.

Best Time to Visit Kirchsee (Bavaria) #

Alpine climate with cool nights; summer and early autumn offer the most comfortable visiting conditions.

Summer
June-August · 12-24°C (54-75°F)
Best for walking and water-side picnics; alpine meadows in bloom.
Autumn
September-October · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Clearer light and fewer visitors; crisp early mornings.

Weather & Climate near Kirchsee (Bavaria) #

Climate

Kirchsee (Bavaria)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1264 mm/year), wettest in July.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°

Weather

156 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (164 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°

Weather

164 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

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