Rappensee
Lake Alpine lake in Bavaria popular with hikers
Rappensee sits in Bavaria’s high Alps and is reached by marked mountain paths; day hikers and photographers use the lake as a base for alpine routes.
Tips for Visiting Rappensee #
- Aim for summer (typically June-September) when the high‑alpine trails to Rappensee and the Rappenseehütte are reliably snow‑free and the hut is operating.
- If you plan to stay overnight, book the Rappenseehütte well in advance-the hut is popular and fills up on peak summer weekends; arriving very early on day hikes reduces trail congestion.
- To catch the classic lake reflections and quieter conditions, arrive at dawn or book the hut for an early‑morning visit; the area gets noticeably busier from late morning onward.
Best Time to Visit Rappensee #
Visit in the alpine summer (June-September) for the best hiking conditions and to avoid persistent snow.
Weather & Climate near Rappensee #
Rappensee's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 13°C. Abundant rainfall (1447 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (170 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
