Berlin · WinterMonth summary
Berlin weather in December
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
1°C – 5°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
1.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
1.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Berlin in December?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: December brings a challenging climate (1.9/10). August offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Berlin in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Historic Christmas markets — Gendarmenmarkt among Europe's finest Winter in Berlin is cool (5°C during the day). Days are short (1.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -1°C | 4°C | 43% | 1.9 | 2.4h | 1.8/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 0°C | 6°C | 40% | 1.8 | 5.4h | 3.6/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 1°C | 9°C | 34% | 1.4 | 8.2h | 4.7/10 |
| ⛅ April | 5°C | 14°C | 27% | 1.1 | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 19°C | 27% | 1.3 | 12.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 24°C | 36% | 2.4 | 14.2h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 24°C | 37% | 2.4 | 13.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 24°C | 27% | 1.5 | 12.4h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 20°C | 24% | 1.3 | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ October | 8°C | 14°C | 37% | 1.8 | 6.8h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 3°C | 8°C | 34% | 1.5 | 4.1h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 1°C | 5°C | 39% | 1.6 | 1.8h | 1.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Berlin averages 5°C, 39% rainy days and 1.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 1.9/10.
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Comparison
December vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +19°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +10.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Berlin in December
Is December a good time to visit Berlin?
December is not recommended for Berlin (score 1.9/10). With 39% rainy days and 1.8h of sunshine, consider August (8.3/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Berlin in December?
It's cool with 5°C daytime and 1°C at night. 1.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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