Climate Insights for Berlin

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Hottest
August
25°C peak77°F peak
Coldest
January
0°C low31°F low
Wettest
July
75 mm rain2.9 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Berlin is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 624 mm of precipitation falls per year. Berlin receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Berlin is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, June, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Berlin is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 24.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Berlin receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Berlin is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, June, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 31°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 0°FebMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 0°MarMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 1°AprMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 4°MayMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 9°JunMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 14°JulMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 14°AugMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 14°SepMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°OctMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 8°NovMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 3°DecMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 1°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 39°FAverage: 35°FMin: 31°FFebMax: 43°FAverage: 37°FMin: 32°FMarMax: 49°FAverage: 42°FMin: 34°FAprMax: 58°FAverage: 49°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 67°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°FJunMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 58°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 46°FAverage: 42°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 41°FAverage: 38°FMin: 34°F
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Temperatures in Berlin vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Berlin vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 31°F and the daily average is 35°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 15mmFebPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 3mmAprPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 5mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 6inFebPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 2in
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Snow (in)

Berlin is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 624 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 75 mm of rainfall. June and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 36 mm. That's 39 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 31cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 15cm.Berlin is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3 in of rainfall. June and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 1.4 in. That's 1.5 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 12in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 14km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Berlin is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Berlin is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan2°35°F
Feb3°37°F
Mar5°42°F
Apr10°49°F
May14°58°F
Jun20°67°F
Jul20°68°F
Aug20°68°F
Sep16°61°F
Oct11°52°F
Nov6°42°F
Dec3°38°F

The best time to visit Berlin is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 60 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Berlin is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 31°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Berlin based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Berlin based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
0 °C31 °F
4 °C39 °F
15 km/h9 mph
59 mm2.3 in
15 cm6 in
Feb
0 °C32 °F
6 °C43 °F
14 km/h9 mph
52 mm2 in
5 cm2 in
Mar
1 °C34 °F
10 °C49 °F
12 km/h8 mph
45 mm1.8 in
3 cm1 in
Apr
4 °C40 °F
14 °C58 °F
13 km/h8 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C48 °F
19 °C67 °F
12 km/h8 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
14 °C56 °F
25 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C58 °F
25 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
75 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C58 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
21 °C70 °F
11 km/h7 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C46 °F
14 °C58 °F
13 km/h8 mph
57 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C38 °F
8 °C46 °F
13 km/h8 mph
46 mm1.8 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
1 °C34 °F
5 °C41 °F
14 km/h9 mph
53 mm2.1 in
5 cm2 in