Spring (March–May): Average approx. 44–55°F. Temperatures gradually rise, ice and snow melt, and nature awakens. Rainfall is relatively light and moderate, with mild and pleasant weather. Common activities: boat tours on Königssee, low-altitude hiking, enjoying the spring lake and mountain scenery. Suggested attire: light sweaters, light jackets, long-sleeved clothing; layering is recommended to cope with temperature differences between morning and evening.
Summer (June–August): Average approx. 62–66°F. Warm and comfortable, it is the most pleasant season to visit Königssee. Rainfall is moderate, with occasional showers. Generally sunny. Common activities: boat tours on the lake, high-altitude hiking, rowing, outdoor picnics, enjoying the lakeside scenery. Suggested attire: short-sleeved shirts, light long-sleeved shirts, light jackets, sun protection, sun hats, light shoes.
Autumn (September–November): Average approx. 39–55°F. Temperatures gradually drop. September is the month with the highest rainfall for the entire year. Rainfall decreases in October and November, and the weather turns cooler. Mountain maple leaves turn red, creating beautiful scenery. Common activities: enjoying autumn foliage, hiking, boat tours on the lake (please note that operating hours may be adjusted). Suggested attire: sweaters, thick jackets, windproof clothing, scarves.
Winter (December–February): Average approx. -32–42°F. Cold, with snow accumulation by the lake and in the mountains, presenting a white winter wonderland. Rainfall is relatively light, mainly in the form of snow. The air is dry. Common activities: enjoying snowscapes, winter hiking (on some trails), savoring the peaceful winter atmosphere. Suggested attire: down jackets, thick sweaters, thermal pants, gloves, hats, scarves, waterproof and non-slip snow boots.
Königssee climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 49.6°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 59 mm / Summer humidity: 70-80% / Rainiest month: September
Königssee monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
31.3°F
3.9
February
42.1°F
3.8
March
44.4°F
3.5
April
48°F
5
May
55.6°F
4.9
June
62.1°F
6.9
July
65.7°F
5.2
August
66.7°F
5.8
September
55.6°F
11.9
October
52.2°F
3.6
November
38.3°F
1.9
December
32.5°F
3.1
Königssee weather for the next seven days
10/18
Saturday
Partly Cloudy
52.9°F/29.1°F
10/19
Sunday
Partly Cloudy
55.9°F/28.3°F
10/20
Monday
Partly Cloudy
61.5°F/36°F
10/21
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
49.9°F/39.6°F
10/22
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
57.8°F/39.7°F
10/23
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
55.5°F/38°F
10/24
Friday
Moderate rain
50°F/46.4°F
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