Best Time to Visit
🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
3°
-2°
Poor
Feb
5°
-1°
Fair
Mar
8°
1°
Good
Apr
14°
4°
Great
May
19°
9°
Great
Jun
22°
13°
Great
Jul
24°
15°
Great
Aug
24°
15°
Great
Sep
19°
11°
Great
Oct
13°
7°
Good
Nov
8°
3°
Fair
Dec
4°
0°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -2°C | 12 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | 5°C | -1°C | 9 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| March | 8°C | 1°C | 11 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 14°C | 4°C | 9 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 19°C | 9°C | 10 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 22°C | 13°C | 11 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 24°C | 15°C | 12 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 24°C | 15°C | 10 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 19°C | 11°C | 9 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 13°C | 7°C | 9 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 8°C | 3°C | 10 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| December | 4°C | 0°C | 11 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 14°C high, 5°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
Avg: 23°C high, 14°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 13°C high, 7°C low
Mild conditions at 13°C (55°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 7°C (45°F).
Avg: 4°C high, -1°C low
Cool to cold at 4°C (39°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to -1°C (30°F).
The least favorable time to visit Berlin is January and December. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, frequent rain, very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain, very limited sunshine
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Berlin during the best travel months (May, June, July), when temperatures range from 12°C to 22°C:
Berlin has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 24°C, while the coldest month is January at just 3°C. Annual rainfall averages 605mm across approximately 123 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 3 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Low °C | -2 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rain Days | 12 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Rain mm | 50 | 37 | 47 | 37 | 56 | 59 | 77 | 57 | 51 | 46 | 42 | 46 |
| Sun h/day | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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