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When is the best time to go to Berlin

When is the best time to go to Berlin, depending on the weather and climate.
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When is the best time to visit Berlin?

In general the best time to visit Berlin is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Berlin in different months

This is the average weather in Berlin for each month based on historic data:

March, April, May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +24°C during July.

In January, February, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 46 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 44 mm in October.

December bring not the best weather. December is the coldest month with the temperature going down to 0°C.

Climate in Berlin

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Berlin for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+16°C+19°C+24°C+30°C+32°C+38°C+37°C+37°C+32°C+27°C+20°C+17°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+3°C+4°C+8°C+14°C+19°C+22°C+24°C+24°C+19°C+14°C+7°C+4°C
Minimum Temperature
-21°C-21°C-16°C-6°C0°C+4°C+6°C+6°C+2°C-5°C-9°C-16°C
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
848074666566666774808586
Rain, mm
382742385462696047444039
Snow, mm
131271000000413
Average wind speed, m/s
444333333334
Sunny Days
346897888732
Cloud Days
1110976656791112
Rainy Days
10812141414151414151311
Snowy Days
764100000036

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Berlin during the whole year:
The hottest month in Berlin is August with average maximum temperature going up to +24°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -1°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Berlin looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Berlin is December with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 65%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Berlin during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 54 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 15 rainy days and 69 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Berlin during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 6 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Berlin:

What is the hottest month in Berlin?

The hottest month in Berlin is August with average maximum temperature of +24°C.

What is the coldest month in Berlin?

The coldest month in Berlin is January with minimum temperatures of -1°C.

Is Berlin worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Berlin could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Berlin?

if you're looking to visit Berlin when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, June, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 27 mm of rain.

Other cities in Germany

Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.

Monthly weather in Berlin

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Berlin, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.