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When is the best time to visit Dresden?
In general the best time to visit Dresden is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- 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 Dresden in different months
This is the average weather in Dresden for each month based on historic data:
May, June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +24°C during July.
In January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 101 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 65 mm in September.
Climate in Dresden
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Dresden for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +17°C | +20°C | +24°C | +29°C | +32°C | +38°C | +37°C | +38°C | +34°C | +28°C | +20°C | +18°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +3°C | +5°C | +9°C | +14°C | +19°C | +22°C | +24°C | +24°C | +19°C | +14°C | +8°C | +4°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -23°C | -22°C | -16°C | -6°C | 0°C | +3°C | +7°C | +5°C | +2°C | -4°C | -10°C | -20°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 83 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 69 | 70 | 69 | 70 | 76 | 80 | 84 | 84 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 43 | 35 | 52 | 53 | 77 | 86 | 94 | 91 | 65 | 57 | 55 | 48 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 24 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 20 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Dresden during the whole year:
The hottest month in Dresden 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 Dresden looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Dresden is December with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 69%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Dresden during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 53 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 17 rainy days and 94 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Dresden during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 9 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dresden:
What is the hottest month in Dresden?
The hottest month in Dresden is August with average maximum temperature of +24°C.
What is the coldest month in Dresden?
The coldest month in Dresden is January with minimum temperatures of -1°C.
Is Dresden worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Dresden could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Dresden?
if you're looking to visit Dresden when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 35 mm of rain.
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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.