Weßlinger See

Lake Recreational lake in Bavaria popular for swimming

Weßlinger See, a small Bavarian lake near Munich, draws locals and visitors for swimming, lakeside walks and casual fishing in summer.

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Weßlinger See is a small freshwater lake near the village of Weßling in Upper Bavaria, Germany, used locally for bathing and outdoor recreation.

The lake is ringed by grassy and wooded shorelines with informal paths and small beaches where people swim and sunbathe in summer. Local residents and visitors use the site for short walks, informal water recreation and picnics.

The lake is a modest local recreational resource rather than a large regional destination; facilities are limited and seasonally focused on summer bathing. Water access points and small car parks serve the shores in the municipality of Weßling.

It lies in the district of Starnberg in Bavaria, southwest of Munich, within the commuter and leisure belt surrounding the city.

Weßlinger See
Weßlinger See, Weßling, Bavaria, Germany
48.0728, 11.2512

How to Get to Weßlinger See #

Weßlinger See is located near the town of Weßling in Bavaria, west of Munich. Regional trains to Weßling station (S-Bahn S8 variants or regional services depending on the timetable) followed by a short walk will bring visitors to the lake; driving from Munich takes roughly 30-45 minutes via the A96 and local roads.

Tips for Visiting Weßlinger See #

  • The lake is popular with locals on summer evenings - arrive earlier for quieter reflections and better photography.
  • Combine a visit with a walk to the nearby Weßlinger town centre to sample a Bavarian bakery and local beer.
  • Respect private-property signs along parts of the shoreline-some stretches are privately owned and not for public use.

Best Time to Visit Weßlinger See #

Summer months are most popular for swimming; shoulder seasons are quieter and good for walks.

Summer
June-August · 18-26°C
Warmest water temperatures; suitable for swimming and lakeside relaxation.
Spring-Autumn
April-June & September-October · 8-18°C
Pleasant for walks and birdwatching; fewer swimmers.

Weather & Climate near Weßlinger See #

Climate

Weßlinger See'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 -4°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1003 mm/year), wettest in July.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (131 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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