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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Mindelsee#
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).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (105 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).