Spechtensee

Lake Alpine lake in Styria, popular hiking destination

Small mountain lake in Styria popular with walkers; visitors use nearby trails, enjoy lakeside views and the surrounding forested scenery for short outdoor excursions.

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Spechtensee
47.5596, 14.0980

How to Get to Spechtensee #

By car: Spechtensee is reachable via local Styrian roads; use the nearest town as a waypoint (check regional maps for exact access roads). Public transit is limited in rural Styrian areas; a taxi or regional bus from the nearest railway town will be required.

Tips for Visiting Spechtensee #

  • The lake is small and calm - walk the shore fully to find quieter picnic spots away from the weekend crowd.
  • If visiting in late spring, look for marsh orchids and dragonflies near the reedbeds.
  • There are no lifeguards - swimming is possible but local signage may prohibit it at times; obey posted rules.

Best Time to Visit Spechtensee #

Overview: Spechtensee is a small Styrian mountain lake known for clear water and accessible walking paths. Best visited in late spring through summer for walking and wildlife.

Summer
June-August · 18-26°C
Warm water and peak recreational use; weekends are busiest.
Spring-early summer
April-June · 8-20°C
Wildflowers and clearer water after thaw; an excellent time for birdwatching.

Weather & Climate near Spechtensee #

Climate

Spechtensee's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1227 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (167 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

167 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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