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.
Rappensee at a Glance#
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.
Summer (mountain summer)
June-September · 5-15 °C
Best time for hiking to the lake with reduced snow and longer daylight; conditions can still be cool and changeable.
Shoulder seasons
May, October · 0-10 °C
Unpredictable weather with possible late/early snow; quieter on the trails but prepare for cold spells.
Winter
November-April · -15 to 2 °C
Snow and ice dominate; the lake and surrounding trails are typically snowbound and used for winter sports if accessible.
Weather & Climate near Rappensee#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 32
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
13°
Warmest Month
-10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -10° - -3° | -12° | 102 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -10° - -2° | -12° | 95 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -7° - -1° | -9° | 104 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -5° - 2° | -6° | 107 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 0° - 7° | 1° | 122 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 3° - 10° | 4° | 155 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 5° - 13° | 7° | 170 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 5° - 13° | 7° | 155 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 3° - 10° | 4° | 118 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -1° - 6° | 0° | 95 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -6° - 1° | -7° | 111 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -8° - -1° | -10° | 113 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
