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.
Weather & Climate near Offensee#
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.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (177 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
