Climate Insights for Berlin

The climate in Berlin is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1298mm 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: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Gennaio, Febbraio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 111cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Berlin vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is Gennaio, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Berlin is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1298mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 108mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 143mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 74mm. That's 69mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 111cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.

Berlin is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 21km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Berlin, which began on December 21, 2026. Berlin is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Luglio at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near -6°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

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.