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.
Weßlinger See at a Glance#
Address: Weßlinger See, Weßling, Bavaria, Germany
About Weßlinger See#
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Weßlinger See#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 2° | -5° | 52 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -4° - 4° | -4° | 53 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 8° | 1° | 60 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 12° | 5° | 73 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 17° | 12° | 99 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 127 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 131 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 120 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 9° - 18° | 13° | 86 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 5° - 12° | 7° | 66 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 0° - 6° | 0° | 73 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 3° | -3° | 63 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
