Königssee
Königssee is a lake in the Schönau am Königsee area of Germany. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 63rd on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The lake is 553 km from Berlin. The nearest airport is Salzburg Airport in Austria, which is 27 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to the lake with nearby locations such as Kehlsteinhaus, 8.5 km away, or Hohenwerfen Castle, 17.7 km away. Other nearby sites include Hohensalzburg Fortress, Nonnberg Abbey, and Salzburg Cathedral, all located between 27.8 km and 28.1 km from the lake.
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 20 °C, though these months also see the highest rainfall, with about 226 mm to 227 mm. The coldest period is between January and February, when daily lows reach between -9 °C and -7 °C. May and June offer warmer temperatures than the spring months, but also have significant rainfall, with about 151 mm to 193 mm recorded.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 20 °C. The wettest is July, with about 227 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 0 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| Average low, °C | -9 | -7 | -4 | -1 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 3 | -4 | -8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 107 | 96 | 136 | 102 | 151 | 193 | 227 | 226 | 162 | 109 | 114 | 118 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
