Winter
Dec → Feb5 to 7°
nights 0 to 1°
- 13 rainy days · 61 mm
- 3.6 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Berlin?
- Jan5°not recommended
- Feb7°not recommended
- Mar10°not recommended
- Apr14°fair
- May19°recommended
- Jun25°recommended
- Jul25°recommended
- Aug25°recommended
- Sep21°recommended
- Oct15°fair
- Nov9°not recommended
- Dec5°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Berlin, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | 0° | 3 h | 53 mm | 13 d | |
| February | 7° | 1° | 5.2 h | 70 mm | 15 d | |
| March | 10° | 1° | 7.1 h | 37 mm | 10 d | |
| April | 14° | 4° | 9.9 h | 33 mm | 9 d | |
| May | 19° | 9° | 11.5 h | 56 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| June | 25° | 14° | 12.5 h | 61 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| July | 25° | 15° | 12 h | 66 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| August | 25° | 16° | 11.1 h | 61 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| September | 21° | 12° | 9.3 h | 39 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| October | 15° | 9° | 6 h | 53 mm | 10 d | |
| November | 9° | 4° | 4 h | 48 mm | 9 d | |
| December | 5° | 1° | 2.6 h | 59 mm | 12 d |
The four seasons in Berlin, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Brandenburg Gate) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May10 to 19°
nights 1 to 9°
- 10 rainy days · 42 mm
- 9.5 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug25°
nights 14 to 16°
- 10 rainy days · 63 mm
- 11.9 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov9 to 21°
nights 4 to 12°
- 9 rainy days · 47 mm
- 6.4 h of sun
Book early for May to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Berlin, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 16h48 of daylight, in December 7h41, a difference of 9h07.
8h10Jan
9h48Feb
11h42Mar
13h51Apr
15h44May
16h48Jun
16h21Jul
14h41Aug
12h34Sep
10h29Oct
8h38Nov
7h41Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Brandenburg Gate" (52.52°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Berlin, month by month
EventsBerlinaleFebruaryKarneval der KulturenMay to JuneChristopher Street DayJulyChristmas marketsNovember to DecemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Berlin, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- FebruaryBerlinale
The film festival takes over Potsdamer Platz for eleven days in February, with screenings open to the public.
- May to JuneKarneval der Kulturen
A costumed parade crosses Kreuzberg on the Whitsun weekend, with sound-system floats and world food on the pavements.
- JulyChristopher Street Day
The Pride parade runs from Nollendorfplatz to the Brandenburg Gate on a Saturday in July, followed by parties across the city.
- November to DecemberChristmas markets
Dozens of markets open across the city from late November to Christmas, from the Gendarmenmarkt to neighbourhood squares.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended5°0° at night
- 53 mm · 13 d
- 3 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended7°1° at night
- 70 mm · 15 d
- 5.2 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended10°1° at night
- 37 mm · 10 d
- 7.1 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair14°4° at night
- 33 mm · 9 d
- 9.9 h
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended19°9° at night
- 56 mm · 10 d
- 11.5 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended25°14° at night
- 61 mm · 9 d
- 12.5 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended25°15° at night
- 66 mm · 11 d
- 12 h
High season, book early
August
Recommended25°16° at night
- 61 mm · 11 d
- 11.1 h
High season, book early
September
Recommended21°12° at night
- 39 mm · 7 d
- 9.3 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair15°9° at night
- 53 mm · 10 d
- 6 h
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended9°4° at night
- 48 mm · 9 d
- 4 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended5°1° at night
- 59 mm · 12 d
- 2.6 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, 0 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (53 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (3 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, 1 °C at night. A very wet month, 70 mm of rain over 15 days. Sunshine gets scarcer (5.2 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 10 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (37 mm). Expect 7.1 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 14 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (33 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.9 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (56 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.5 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 25 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (61 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12.5 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 25 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (66 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12 h a day on average. High season: book early.
August. 25 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (61 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.1 h a day on average. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 39 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.3 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 15 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (53 mm). Expect 6 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 9 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (48 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (4 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, 1 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (59 mm). Very little sun: 2.6 h a day on average. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Berlin?
May to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 19 to 25 °C, with 10 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Brandenburg Gate).
Which month should you avoid in Berlin?
February: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 70 mm over 15 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Brandenburg Gate).
What is the hottest month in Berlin?
June, with 25 °C on average in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Brandenburg Gate).
What is the coldest month in Berlin?
January, with 5 °C at best during the day and 0 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Brandenburg Gate).
What is the driest month in Berlin?
April: 33 mm over 9 days of rain, against 70 mm in February, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Berlin?
June, with 12.5 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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