Berlin, GermanyQuick decision
When to visit Berlin?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–24°C in August
🌧 Least rain
27% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
January (43%)
📅 Best score
8.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
History & MuseumsYear-round — Pergamon, DDR Museum, Holocaust Memorial.
Music SceneJune–August — outdoor festivals, clubs, world-class electronic music scene.
Parks & TiergartenMay–September — Tiergarten, Treptower Park, lake swimming.
Beer & FoodYear-round — Markthalle Neun, craft breweries, currywurst.
FamilyJune–August — LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Berlin Zoo, long days.
BudgetNovember–March — very affordable hotels, Christmas markets, free museums.
Monthly climate data
Berlin weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | 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
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 14°C, 29% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 24°C, 33% rainy days, 13.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 14°C, 32% rainy days, 7.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 5°C, 41% rainy days, 3.2h sunshine/day. Score: 2.4/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 27% rainy days and 24°C.
January is the wettest month with 43% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 24°C.
In winter, the average score is 2.4/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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