Berlin, Germany Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Berlin
Expect mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall in Berlin: that is what an oceanic climate means in practice. Highs peak at 78°F (26°C) in August and fall to 39°F (4°C) by January, with 7.8 hours of sun on an average day.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 78°F (26°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 39°F (4°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 100°F (38°C) high · 5°F (-15°C) low
- Wettest month: June (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic
- Annual swing: 19°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 8°C
- Snow: about 7 days a year
- Months with freezing average lows: 2
- Average humidity: 75%
Temperatures through the year
January bottoms out at 39°F (4°C) in daylight, 31°F (-1°C) after dark. Warmth peaks in August: highs of 78°F (26°C), lows of 60°F (16°C). The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 100°F (38°C) and bottoms at 5°F (-15°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records. Snow falls on roughly 7 days a year, mostly November through March.
Rain, sun and snow
June is the brightest month at 12.5 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 7.8 - duller than about 87% of the cities we track. Overnight lows average at or below freezing for 2 months, January through February. June is the wettest month at 2.8 inches (71 mm) over 10 days; April is the driest.
How Berlin compares
- Berlin sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 51°F (11°C) as an annual average, 23.8 inches (603 mm) of precipitation and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 31° | 14 | 2.2 in | 3.0 h/day | 85% |
| February | 44° | 32° | 11 | 1.9 in | 5.2 h/day | 80% |
| March | 49° | 34° | 12 | 1.8 in | 7.1 h/day | 76% |
| April | 57° | 40° | 9 | 1.3 in | 9.8 h/day | 69% |
| May | 67° | 49° | 8 | 1.7 in | 11.5 h/day | 65% |
| June | 76° | 57° | 10 | 2.8 in | 12.5 h/day | 63% |
| July | 76° | 59° | 11 | 2.5 in | 12.0 h/day | 65% |
| August | 78° | 60° | 9 | 1.8 in | 11.1 h/day | 65% |
| September | 69° | 53° | 8 | 1.6 in | 9.3 h/day | 71% |
| October | 58° | 46° | 11 | 2.2 in | 6.0 h/day | 82% |
| November | 47° | 38° | 10 | 1.9 in | 3.9 h/day | 87% |
| December | 42° | 34° | 12 | 2.0 in | 2.6 h/day | 88% |
Berlin month by month
Berlin weather in January
January brings highs around 39°F (4°C), lows near 31°F (-1°C), about 14 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Berlin.
Berlin weather in February
February brings highs around 44°F (6°C), lows near 32°F (0°C), about 11 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days.
Berlin weather in March
March brings highs around 49°F (9°C), lows near 34°F (1°C), about 12 wet days.
Berlin weather in April
April brings highs around 57°F (14°C), lows near 40°F (4°C), about 9 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Berlin.
Berlin weather in May
May brings highs around 67°F (19°C), lows near 49°F (9°C), about 8 wet days.
Berlin weather in June
June brings highs around 76°F (24°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), about 10 wet days - typically the wettest month and the sunniest month of the year in Berlin.
Berlin weather in July
July brings highs around 76°F (24°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), about 11 wet days.
Berlin weather in August
August brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 60°F (16°C), about 9 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Berlin.
Berlin weather in September
September brings highs around 69°F (21°C), lows near 53°F (12°C), about 8 wet days.
Berlin weather in October
October brings highs around 58°F (15°C), lows near 46°F (8°C), about 11 wet days.
Berlin weather in November
November brings highs around 47°F (8°C), lows near 38°F (3°C), about 10 wet days.
Berlin weather in December
December brings highs around 42°F (6°C), lows near 34°F (1°C), about 12 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days.
Seasons in Berlin
Spring (March through May)
Spring stays on the cool side of mild here - highs near 58°F (14°C), nights near 41°F (5°C), and expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer brings comfortable warmth here - highs near 77°F (25°C), nights near 59°F (15°C), and expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 11.9 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Berlin is mild: 58°F (15°C) by day, 46°F (8°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Berlin is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 42°F (5°C) and nights around 32°F (0°C); rain falls on around 37 of the 90 days, plus about 6 snowy days.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Berlin
The best time to visit Berlin is generally May to September, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 73°F (23°C), with rain on about 9 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
Pack for Berlin with a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter and a compact umbrella or rain shell. Note the gap between afternoon and night: August pairs 78°F (26°C) with 60°F (16°C).
Berlin temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.