Offensee Lake
Scenic alpine lake surrounded by forested peaks
A small mountain lake in Upper Austria surrounded by forested slopes. Popular activities include lakeside walking, swimming in summer and short alpine hikes.
Offensee at a Glance#
Admission: Free (lake)
Tips for Visiting Offensee#
- Visit Offensee at sunrise or in the early morning when the water is usually calm for the best reflections and far fewer visitors than daytime.
- Park and access the lakeshore from the nearest village entrance rather than arriving from the main regional roads; arriving early also helps avoid limited parking later in the day.
- Take the quieter walking paths on the less-developed shores - many visitors stick to the main viewpoint and miss other lakeside perspectives and forested stretches.
Best Time to Visit Offensee#
Best visited late spring through early autumn for mild weather, hiking and lake activities, with the quietest experience in shoulder months.
Summer
June-August · 15-25°C
Warm, pleasant weather for hiking, swimming and boating on the alpine lake; peak visitor use on weekends.
Spring / Autumn (Shoulder seasons)
April-May, September-October · 5-15°C
Cool, crisp conditions with fewer visitors and good hiking conditions; colours in spring and autumn are attractive.
Winter
December-February · -5-5°C
Cold with frequent snow at higher elevations; lake area is much quieter and some facilities may be closed.
Weather & Climate near Offensee#
Climate
Offensee'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 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1320 mm/year), wettest in July.
Air Quality:
AQI 32
Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 1° | -6° | 83 mm | overcast | 93% | 2.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 2° | -5° | 72 mm | overcast | 92% | 2.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 6° | -1° | 99 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 4° | 92 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 16° | 11° | 110 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 9° - 19° | 14° | 156 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.0 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 177 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 149 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 1.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 6° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 1.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 5° | -1° | 90 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 1° | -5° | 99 mm | overcast | 91% | 2.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
