Massower See

Lake Lake in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

A glacial lake in Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern, Massower See offers anglers and walkers quiet shores, birdwatching and small‑boat outings.

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Massower See is a freshwater lake in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in north-eastern Germany, located within the broader Mecklenburg Lake District. It is one of the many inland lakes that characterise this lowland region.

The lake offers shoreline access suitable for small craft, paddling and local angling. Surrounding paths and low-lying shorelines are used for short walks and nature observation.

Like most lakes in the Mecklenburg Lake District, it is a natural lake formed by glacial processes during the last Ice Age. There is no widely known built heritage directly associated with the lake.

The lake sits in north-eastern Germany in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, within the lake-dominated landscape of the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte. It lies inland from the Baltic coast among a dense pattern of lakes and wetlands.

  • Region: Located in the Mecklenburg Lake District, part of Germany's largest contiguous lake region.
  • Recreation: Typical of regional lakes, it has a shoreline suited to small boats and local angling.
Massower See
53.3227, 12.4423

How to Get to Massower See #

Accessible by regional roads from nearby towns in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Local bus services connect the lake to surrounding villages; consult regional timetables for exact routes.

Tips for Visiting Massower See #

  • Visit in the morning for calm water and clearer reflections if photographing the lake.
  • Combine with a bike ride through the surrounding Mecklenburg lake district for varied scenery.
  • Check local signs for swimming safety and water quality; some small lakes have seasonal restrictions.

Best Time to Visit Massower See #

Best from late spring to early autumn for water activities and photography.

Late spring-summer
May-September · 15-25°C
Warm enough for boating and swimming; the surrounding countryside is in full leaf.
Autumn
September-October · 5-15°C
Crisp air and autumn colors; fewer visitors and better light for landscape photos.

Weather & Climate near Massower See #

Climate

Massower 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 23°C. Moderate rainfall (581 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
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 (46 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 71 mm of rain.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
4.1 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
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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