Königsee
Germany
Königsee lies in Thuringia, Germany. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August (Skiing: December–February). The warmest month is July, with average highs of 22°C (71°F).
The best months to visit are July–August (Skiing: December–February).
July is the hottest month, with highs around 22°C (71°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around -3°C (26°F).
The wettest month is May, with rain on about 16 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 12% of places in Germany.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 4°
- Humidity
- 76%
- Wind
- 16 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 32 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Pressure
- 1018 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:52 / 18:07
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Königsee
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 2° | 3° | 7° | 12° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 18° | 12° | 6° | 3° |
| Average low | -3° | -3° | 0° | 2° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 1° | -2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 47 | 43 | 54 | 50 | 72 | 63 | 86 | 69 | 58 | 50 | 62 | 59 |
| Rain days | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.5 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 5.1 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.4 | 5 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.4 | 10 | 11.7 | 13.7 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 16 | 14.5 | 12.5 | 10.6 | 8.9 | 8 |
| Humidity (%) | 92 | 86 | 79 | 73 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 78 | 82 | 88 | 92 |
| Wind (km/h) | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Go score | 1 | 7 | 10 | 28 | 51 | 61 | 69 | 70 | 55 | 34 | 4 | 1 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Königsee, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Skiing | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Skiing — Only with ski resorts within 40 km. Good: daytime highs at resort altitude at or below freezing.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Königsee: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Bathing water quality near Königsee
Official EU rating of every monitored bathing site (2025 season), based on bacteria counts from regular samples over the last four summers.
Excellent 1
Very clean water: 100% of the sites here reach the top class.
Nearest monitored sites
- 1 Waldbad Koenigsee · Lake Excellent 1.5 km
The rating covers water hygiene only, not waves, currents or jellyfish: the beach flag and lifeguards have the final word.
Königsee travel guide
What to see, do and eat, and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.
Königsee lies in Thuringia, Germany. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August (Skiing: December–February). The warmest month is July, with average highs of 22°C (71°F).
Read the travel guide on Wikivoyage (in German)
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Königsee: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Euro
EUR · €
1 USD ≈ 0.892 EUR
- Languages
- German
- Calling code
- +49
- Meal, casual restaurant€16.00≈ $18.00
- Cappuccino€3.80≈ $4.30
- Beer (0.5 l)€5.70≈ $6.30
- Bottled water (1.5 l)€1.70≈ $1.90
- Taxi, 5 km€12.00≈ $13.00
- Public transport ticket€2.10≈ $2.40
- Mid-range hotel, per night€125≈ $145
Estimated from Germany’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 81% of US levels.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
3 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.4 (1989).
How to get to Königsee
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt37 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz116 km
- NUENuremberg AirportNuremberg129 km
- KLVKarlovy Vary AirportKarlovy Vary138 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden146 km
Distances
- Berlin262 km 4 h 32
- Hamburg330 km 5 h 43
- Munich283 km 4 h 54
- Köln293 km 5 h 05
- Frankfurt am Main182 km 3 h 09
estimate
Hotels in Königsee
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
We may earn a commission when you book through this map, at no extra cost to you.
Places with a climate like Königsee
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
Liberec
Koszalin
Słupsk
Ulm
.jpg.avif)
Gothenburg
Aalborg
Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
%2C_Parc_de_Woluw%C3%A9%2C_Brussels_(13042792905).jpg.avif)
_Val_Roseg.jpg.avif)
11.jpg.avif)
.jpg.avif)
.jpg.avif)
.jpg.avif)
.jpg.avif)
.jpg.avif)
--Ringelnatter.jpg.avif)
_Gonepteryx_rhamni_-_Foret_de_Bouconne_France_-_female.jpg.avif)
.jpg.avif)
Climate in Königsee
Add a free climate card for Königsee to your website or blog. Copy the code below.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Königsee?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Königsee is July–August (Skiing: December–February).
What is the weather like in Königsee in October?
In October, Königsee averages a high of 12°C (54°F) and a low of 4°C (40°F), with 50 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Königsee?
May, with rain on about 16 days.
What is the nearest airport to Königsee?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 37 km away.
What power plugs are used in Germany?
Plug types C, F, at 230 V.
What currency is used in Germany?
Euro (EUR).
What is the emergency number in Germany?
112.
Is Germany safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Königsee most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Königsee least crowded?
The quietest months are January–February.
What time zone is Königsee in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Königsee?
About 6,979.