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Dresden in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Dresden in September and see if it is worth visiting.
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September

Weather in Dresden in September 2025

OK Weather
Mild
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Rainy
Dresden in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +19°C and roughly 7 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 16 rainy days with an average precipitation of 65 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

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+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+2°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
65 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dresden has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Dresden in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dresden for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in September is +25°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +31°C during the day and a minimum of +7°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +21°C.

Is Dresden warm or cold in September?

Dresden is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +24°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +14°C to +11°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Dresden:

Climate in Dresden in September

Dresden weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+24°C+19°C+14°C
Min. temperature
+5°C+2°C-4°C
Max. temperature
+38°C+34°C+28°C
Rainfall
91 mm65 mm57 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
70%76%80%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
676
Cloudy days
569
Rainy days
171616
Snowy days
000

September typically has worse weather conditions compared to August. It’s getting colder in September. From +24°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +19°C. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 91 mm to 65 mm. Humidity rises from 70% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in September, from 6 to 7.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Dresden in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Dresden is gradually increasing during September, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Dresden based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 20%, leading to total precipitation of around 23 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during September, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Dresden wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 94 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 35 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last September in Dresden?

This is the weather in Dresden in September 2023:
1 September
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+22°C
2 September
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+20°C
3 September
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+21°C
4 September
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+24°C
5 September
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+26°C
6 September
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+28°C
7 September
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+29°C
8 September
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+29°C
9 September
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+29°C
10 September
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+30°C
11 September
☀️
+30°C
12 September
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+31°C
13 September
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+25°C
14 September
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+20°C
15 September
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+24°C
16 September
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+27°C
17 September
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+30°C
18 September
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+29°C
19 September
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+23°C
20 September
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+26°C
21 September
☀️
+25°C
22 September
🌧️
+18°C
23 September
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+19°C
24 September
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+20°C
25 September
☀️
+22°C
26 September
☀️
+26°C
27 September
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+28°C
28 September
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+28°C
29 September
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+29°C
30 September
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+21°C
In September 2023 Dresden had 28 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +18°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Dresden climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Dresden in September has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+11°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 2018 with only 467 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 1084 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dresden in September:

Is September a good time to visit Dresden?

It’s always a good time to visit Dresden, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Dresden in September?

September has mild temperatures in Dresden. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Dresden rainy in September?

Dresden is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Dresden in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dresden in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Germany

Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.

Monthly weather in Dresden

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dresden, 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.