Berchtesgaden Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Berchtesgaden experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to very cold weather.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Berchtesgaden is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 22°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 1°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -7°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Berchtesgaden has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1942 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Berchtesgaden experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 232 mm in June, the wettest month, and 115 mm in November, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Berchtesgaden can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Berchtesgaden.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 76%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 52%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 1 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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1 m/s
The best time of year to visit Berchtesgaden in Germany
During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Berchtesgaden occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 232 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 115 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 223 hours of sunshine.
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