Dresden, GermanyQuick decision
When to visit Dresden?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–25°C in July
🌧 Least rain
36% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (46%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10
Monthly climate data
Dresden weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -1°C | 4°C | 46% | 2.1 | 3.4h | 1.5/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 0°C | 7°C | 41% | 2.0 | 5.7h | 3.3/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 2°C | 10°C | 38% | 1.5 | 8.0h | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 4°C | 14°C | 32% | 1.5 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 19°C | 33% | 1.7 | 12.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 24°C | 36% | 2.2 | 13.6h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 25°C | 36% | 2.3 | 13.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 25°C | 34% | 2.1 | 12.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 21°C | 33% | 2.2 | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 8°C | 15°C | 40% | 2.1 | 7.1h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 3°C | 9°C | 36% | 1.6 | 5.4h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 1°C | 5°C | 41% | 1.9 | 3.6h | 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, 34% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 25°C, 35% rainy days, 13.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 36% rainy days, 7.8h sunshine/day. Score: 5.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 5°C, 43% rainy days, 4.2h sunshine/day. Score: 2.2/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 36% rainy days and 25°C.
January is the wettest month with 46% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 25°C.
In winter, the average score is 2.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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