Mindelsee

Lake Popular bathing and recreational lake in Baden-Württemberg

Mindelsee in Baden-Württemberg is a kettle lake used for swimming, small‑boat sailing and lakeside trails; local cafés and picnic spots serve day visitors.

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Mindelsee
Mindelsee, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
47.7542, 9.0217

How to Get to Mindelsee #

Mindelsee is reached by regional roads in Baden‑Württemberg. The nearest larger towns are Überlingen and Meersburg on Lake Constance; local signage and maps will direct to the lake from those centers.

Tips for Visiting Mindelsee #

  • If photographing the lake, get a tripod for low-light dawn shots; the surrounding wetlands make for reflective foregrounds.
  • Birdwatchers should bring binoculars-the lake attracts migratory species during spring and autumn.
  • Check local fishing regulations if planning to fish; permits are usually required.

Best Time to Visit Mindelsee #

Visit in summer for swimming and boating; spring and autumn are better for solitude and birdlife.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · 18-28°C (64-82°F)
Warm water and long days; most popular season for anglers and swimmers.
Spring/Autumn (Apr-May, Sep-Oct)
Apr-May, Sep-Oct · 6-18°C (43-64°F)
Fewer visitors, good for walking and birdwatching.

Weather & Climate near Mindelsee #

Climate

Mindelsee's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (859 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (105 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 19°

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

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