Berlin has warm summers, cold winters and moderate rain through the year. Average daytime highs run from about 3 °C in January to 26 °C in July and August, based on NASA POWER data for 2014–2023, and the city sits about 37 m above sea level. Annual rainfall is about 584 mm: April is the driest month at about 30 mm, and July the wettest at about 69 mm.
For walking between the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island and the East Side Gallery, late spring to early autumn is the most comfortable time. May averages 19 °C, June 25 °C, July and August 26 °C and September 22 °C, with nights of 14 to 15 °C from June to August. Summer is also the wettest season, though: June to August each get 56 to 69 mm of rain, while September is much drier at about 36 mm.
Winter is cold. From December to February highs reach only 3 to 6 °C, and nights average about −2 °C in January and −1 °C in February. October is still mild at 16 °C but wetter at about 58 mm, and in November highs drop to 9 °C. Pack layers and a rain jacket in any season.
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Weather month by month
| Month | Average daytime high | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 °C | 54 mm |
| February | 6 °C | 40 mm |
| March | 10 °C | 41 mm |
| April | 14 °C | 30 mm |
| May | 19 °C | 40 mm |
| June | 25 °C | 63 mm |
| July | 26 °C | 69 mm |
| August | 26 °C | 56 mm |
| September | 22 °C | 36 mm |
| October | 16 °C | 58 mm |
| November | 9 °C | 45 mm |
| December | 5 °C | 52 mm |
Daily averages 2014–2023, NASA POWER, adjusted to the city centre's elevation. A guide, not a forecast.
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Questions travellers ask
- What is the warmest month in Berlin?
- July and August, with average daytime highs of about 26 °C and lows of about 15 °C. June is close at 25 °C.
- What is the coldest month in Berlin?
- January, with average highs of about 3 °C and lows of about −2 °C. December (5 °C) and February (6 °C) are also cold.
- When does it rain most in Berlin?
- July is the wettest month at about 69 mm, followed by June (63 mm) and October (58 mm). April is the driest at about 30 mm.
- Which months are comfortable for sightseeing?
- May (19 °C) to September (22 °C) have mild to warm highs. April (14 °C) and September are also among the driest months, with about 30 mm and 36 mm of rain.
- How much rain does Berlin get in a year?
- About 584 mm on average, based on NASA POWER data for 2014–2023.