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Dresden
Which Season to Choose?

Dresden, Florence of the Elbe — Baroque Zwinger, Old Masters Gallery and cultural renaissance along the Saxony riverfront.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 51.05°N 13.74°E
JulyBest month
77°FOptimal temperature
36%Rainy days

When to visit Dresden?

🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
59°F–77°F in July
🌧 Least rain
36% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (46%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10

Dresden weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌨️ January30°F39°F46%0.1in3.4h1.5/10
🌦️ February32°F45°F41%0.1in5.7h3.3/10
🌦️ March36°F50°F38%0.1in8.0h4.3/10
⛅ April39°F57°F32%0.1in10.8h7.0/10
🌤️ May48°F66°F33%0.1in12.6h7.3/10
🌤️ June57°F75°F36%0.1in13.6h8.0/10
🌤️ July59°F77°F36%0.1in13.1h8.1/10
🌤️ August59°F77°F34%0.1in12.5h8.0/10
🌤️ September54°F70°F33%0.1in10.8h7.4/10
🌦️ October46°F59°F40%0.1in7.1h5.1/10
🌦️ November37°F48°F36%0.1in5.4h4.0/10
🌦️ December34°F41°F41%0.1in3.6h1.9/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable

Average 14°F, 34% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 25°F, 35% rainy days, 13.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable

Average 15°F, 36% rainy days, 7.8h sunshine/day. Score: 5.5/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate

Average 5°F, 43% rainy days, 4.2h sunshine/day. Score: 2.2/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

July is ideal with 36% rainy days and 25°F.
January is the wettest month with 46% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 25°F.
In winter, the average score is 2.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.

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