Lake Pressegg Lake

Recreational Carinthian lake popular for swimming and boating

A Carinthian bathing lake with a family beach, pedalos and marked walking paths around the shore. Visitors come for summer swimming, picnics and lakeside relaxation.

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Lake Pressegg at a Glance#

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About Lake Pressegg#

Lake Pressegg (Pressegger See) is a small recreational lake in the Austrian state of Carinthia. It is known regionally for summer swimming and family-oriented facilities.

The lake’s shoreline is developed for seasonal bathing and leisure, with nearby accommodation and small tourism services common in Carinthia’s lake districts.

Geographically it lies in southern Austria’s Carinthia region, within the alpine‑foothill landscape that contains many small lakes used for summer recreation.

Best Time to Visit Lake Pressegg#

Summer (June-August) is the best time for warm weather activities and full access.

Summer
June-August · 20-25°C
Warm, pleasant weather ideal for swimming, boating and hiking in the Carinthian lake district.
Spring/Autumn
May, September · 10-18°C
Mild conditions with fewer crowds and good hiking weather; water may be cooler for swimming.
Winter
December-February · -5-5°C
Cold and quieter; nearby hills can have snow but lakes may only partially freeze depending on conditions.

Weather & Climate near Lake Pressegg#

Climate

Lake Pressegg'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 -6°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1706 mm/year), wettest in October.

Air Quality: AQI 39 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -6° - 2° -2° 97 mm partly cloudy 89% 0.8 m/s 0.1 low 8.9h
February Poor -5° - 5° - 74 mm partly cloudy 88% 1.0 m/s 0.3 low 10.2h
March Acceptable -1° - 10° 4° 115 mm partly cloudy 84% 1.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Poor 3° - 14° 8° 144 mm overcast 79% 1.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.4h
May Acceptable 8° - 20° 14° 160 mm overcast 78% 1.5 m/s 1.3 high 14.8h
June Good 11° - 23° 17° 169 mm overcast 77% 1.3 m/s 1.6 very high 15.6h
July Good 13° - 25° 19° 169 mm partly cloudy 74% 1.3 m/s 1.7 very high 15.2h
August Very Good 12° - 25° 19° 142 mm partly cloudy 75% 1.2 m/s 1.4 high 14.0h
September Acceptable 9° - 21° 15° 160 mm partly cloudy 80% 1.0 m/s 0.9 moderate 12.4h
October Poor 4° - 14° 9° 189 mm partly cloudy 86% 1.1 m/s 0.5 low 10.7h
November Poor -1° - 7° 3° 167 mm partly cloudy 89% 0.8 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
December Poor -5° - 2° -1° 120 mm partly cloudy 89% 0.8 m/s 0.1 low 8.5h