Berlin Weather
A month-by-month look at temperature, rainfall and what to pack in Berlin. The annual average is 13°C high / 5°C low — hottest in July (25°C) and coldest in January (-3°C).
Berlin Weather at a Glance
As of 2026A quick summary of Berlin's year-round climate and the best time to visit.
- Annual average
- 13° / 5°
- Best time to visit
- June, April, May
- Hottest month
- July (25°C)
- Coldest month
- January (-3°C)
- Wettest month
- July (71mm)
- Driest month
- February (33mm)
As of 2026, Berlin's weather averages 13°C high / 5°C low across the year, and the best time to visit for stable temperatures, rainfall and crowds is June, April, May. The hottest month is July (25°C), the coldest is January (-3°C), and the wettest is July (71mm).
Best Time to Visit Berlin
June is early summer. Daytime 22°C, nighttime 11°C, peak daylight 17 hours (longest of any European capital). Fête de la Musique (June 21, summer solstice) — free outdoor music across the entire city, 800+ acts in 100+ venues. The canonical Berlin summer evening. Berlin Pride / Christopher Street Day (late June) is one of Europe's biggest LGBTQ+ events.
April is full spring. Daytime 13°C, nighttime 3°C. Daylight 14 hours by end of month. Easter weekend has special atmosphere if timing aligns. Berlin Half Marathon (early April) is one of Europe's biggest half-marathons. Easter markets at Schloss Charlottenburg + Britzer Garten. Tulip displays at Britzer Garten + Tiergarten.
May is full spring tilting summer. Daytime 19°C, nighttime 8°C, 15 hours daylight. MyFest (May 1 Kreuzberg street festival) is the chaotic-fun left-wing Berlin street party — free outdoor music + food + drinks. Karneval der Kulturen (mid-May Pentecost weekend) is the multicultural parade celebrating Berlin's diversity. Prater Garten (Berlin's oldest beer garden, 1837) opens April-September.
Berlin Weather Month by Month
Tap any month for a detailed guide with what to wear, sunrise/sunset and air quality.
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Rainy days | Crowds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° / -3° | 42mm | 16 | Quiet | Details → |
| February | 3° / -3° | 33mm | 13 | Quiet | Details → |
| March | 8° / 0° | 40mm | 11 | Moderate | Details → |
| April | 13° / 3° | 33mm | 11 | Busy | Details → |
| May | 19° / 8° | 53mm | 11 | Busy | Details → |
| June | 22° / 11° | 67mm | 12 | Very busy | Details → |
| July | 25° / 14° | 71mm | 12 | Very busy | Details → |
| August | 25° / 13° | 60mm | 11 | Very busy | Details → |
| September | 19° / 10° | 45mm | 10 | Moderate | Details → |
| October | 13° / 6° | 38mm | 9 | Moderate | Details → |
| November | 7° / 2° | 46mm | 12 | Quiet | Details → |
| December | 3° / -1° | 47mm | 13 | Busy | Details → |
What to Wear in Berlin by Season
Light jacket + sweater. Long pants. Sunglasses. Waterproof jacket for spring showers.
T-shirts + shorts. Light cardigan for evenings. Sunglasses + sunscreen. AC in hotel becomes critical.
Autumn jacket + wool sweater + scarf. Long pants + closed shoes. Waterproof jacket.
Same as January — heavy winter coat, wool sweater, scarf, gloves, waterproof boots.
Berlin Weather FAQ
What is the best time to visit Berlin? +
For weather, June, April, May are the most comfortable months. Highs sit around 22°C with relatively stable rainfall and crowds.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Berlin? +
The hottest month is July with an average high of 25°C, and the coldest is January with an average low of -3°C. The annual average is 13°C high / 5°C low.
When does it rain most in Berlin? +
The wettest month is July (71mm over about 12 rainy days) and the driest is February (33mm). Total annual rainfall is roughly 575mm.
What should I pack for Berlin? +
Spring (Mar–May) averages 13/4°C — Light jacket + sweater. Long pants. Sunglasses. Waterproof jacket for spring showers. Summer (Jun–Aug) averages 24/13°C — T-shirts + shorts. Light cardigan for evenings. Sunglasses + sunscreen. AC in hotel becomes critical. Autumn (Sep–Nov) averages 13/6°C — Autumn jacket + wool sweater + scarf. Long pants + closed shoes. Waterproof jacket. Winter (Dec–Feb) averages 3/-2°C — Same as January — heavy winter coat, wool sweater, scarf, gloves, waterproof boots.
What is the weather in Berlin this month (June)? +
June averages 22°C high / 11°C low with 67mm rainfall over about 12 rainy days. Crowds are very busy and prices are high.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.