Lake Turner Lake

Carinthian alpine lake popular for local recreation

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Lake Turner at a Glance#

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How to Get to Lake Turner#

By car: Lake Turner is best reached by driving from Villach (about 35-45 minutes) via B83 and local roads; small parking areas sit near the main southern shore. Public transport: limited local buses serve nearby villages - check regional timetables and expect a 20-40 minute walk from the nearest stop.

Tips for Visiting Lake Turner#

  • Visit early morning to see mist lift from the water - the lake heats and fogs quickly on summer days.
  • Walk the worn path along the southern shore where locals fish; the benches show decades of cigarette ash and carved initials.
  • Check local weather; sudden afternoon storms in Carinthia can make the access road greasy.

Best Time to Visit Lake Turner#

Best visited late spring through early autumn for accessible roads, walking and water activity; winter yields a lonely, frozen landscape.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C
Warmest, calm water and the liveliest human activity - fishermen, swimmers and picnickers.
Spring/Autumn
April-May, September-October · 5-15°C
Cooler light and migratory birds; mornings can be misty and photogenic.
Winter
November-March · -5-5°C
Quiet and frozen some years; access roads may be icy.

Weather & Climate near Lake Turner#

Climate

Lake Turner'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 -7°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1098 mm/year), wettest in July.

Air Quality: AQI 44 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -7° - 1° -3° 43 mm overcast 91% 1.2 m/s 0.1 low 8.9h
February Poor -6° - 4° -1° 46 mm overcast 88% 1.3 m/s 0.3 low 10.2h
March Acceptable -2° - 9° 2° 68 mm partly cloudy 83% 1.8 m/s 0.5 moderate 11.8h
April Acceptable 2° - 14° 7° 86 mm partly cloudy 78% 1.9 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.4h
May Good 7° - 19° 13° 88 mm overcast 76% 1.8 m/s 1.3 high 14.8h
June Very Good 11° - 23° 17° 132 mm partly cloudy 74% 1.7 m/s 1.6 very high 15.6h
July Very Good 12° - 24° 18° 133 mm partly cloudy 71% 1.6 m/s 1.6 very high 15.2h
August Very Good 12° - 24° 18° 114 mm partly cloudy 72% 1.4 m/s 1.4 high 14.0h
September Good 8° - 20° 14° 107 mm partly cloudy 78% 1.3 m/s 0.9 moderate 12.4h
October Acceptable 4° - 13° 9° 108 mm partly cloudy 85% 1.2 m/s 0.4 low 10.7h
November Poor -1° - 6° 2° 106 mm overcast 89% 1.2 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
December Poor -5° - 1° -2° 67 mm overcast 90% 1.0 m/s 0.1 low 8.5h

Nearby Attractions to Lake Turner#

Lake Klopein
Lake Klopein
Warm alpine bathing lake in Carinthia, Austria
Lake 2.3 km