Berlin Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Berlin has a Maritime temperate climate. Winters (December - March) can be bitterly cold and damp. During summer, between June and August, the city of Berlin can get pleasantly warm with many hours of sunshine.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Berlin is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July to a chilly 4°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -1°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Berlin receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 677 mm annually. Berlin offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between July (83 mm) and April (42 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Berlin serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Berlin.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 86%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 57%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s and 5 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November and highest during January, February, March and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Berlin in Germany
During the months of May, June, July, August and September 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 83 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 232 hours of sunshine.
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