Potsdam Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Potsdam, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July to a chilly 4°C (39°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 15°C (59°F) in July to -1°C (30°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

On average, Potsdam receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 677 mm (27 in). The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, July, sees around 84 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, April, still receives a respectable 42 mm (1.7 in) of rainfall. For more details, please visit our Potsdam Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Potsdam, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Potsdam.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 86%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 57%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s (8 knots) in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November to 5 m/s (10 knots) in January, February, March and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)