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Schönau am Königssee Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Schönau am Königssee can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to very cold. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to very cold in Schönau am Königssee. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in July to a very cold 1°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -7°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Schönau am Königssee has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1955 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, June, sees around 234 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, November, still receives a respectable 116 mm of snow/rainfall.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Schönau am Königssee, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.1 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Salzburg, Austria (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Salzburg, Austria (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Average wind speed

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 1 m/s. It is lower in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)

Data from: Salzburg, Austria (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Forecast for Schönau am Königssee

Sun   Dec 22
5°C | -1°C
S 2 m/s
16 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Mon   Dec 23
3°C | -4°C
W 2 m/s
14 mm
overcast and heavy snow

overcast and heavy snow

Tue   Dec 24
3°C | -2°C
NW 3 m/s
58 mm
overcast and heavy snow

overcast and heavy snow

The best time of year to visit Schönau am Königssee in Germany

During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Schönau am Königssee?
    Rainy season in Schönau am Königssee occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Schönau am Königssee?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Schönau am Königssee?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Schönau am Königssee?
    June tops the wettest month list with 234 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Schönau am Königssee?
    November is the driest month with 116 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Schönau am Königssee?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 223 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.