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 | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 31° | 14 | 2.2 in | 3.0 h/day | 8.2 h | 44% | 85% |
| February | 44° | 32° | 11 | 1.9 in | 5.2 h/day | 9.8 h | 40% | 80% |
| March | 49° | 34° | 12 | 1.8 in | 7.1 h/day | 11.7 h | 37% | 76% |
| April | 57° | 40° | 9 | 1.3 in | 9.8 h/day | 13.9 h | 29% | 69% |
| May | 67° | 49° | 8 | 1.7 in | 11.5 h/day | 15.7 h | 27% | 65% |
| June | 76° | 57° | 10 | 2.8 in | 12.5 h/day | 16.8 h | 34% | 63% |
| July | 76° | 59° | 11 | 2.5 in | 12.0 h/day | 16.4 h | 35% | 65% |
| August | 78° | 60° | 9 | 1.8 in | 11.1 h/day | 14.7 h | 28% | 65% |
| September | 69° | 53° | 8 | 1.6 in | 9.3 h/day | 12.6 h | 25% | 71% |
| October | 58° | 46° | 11 | 2.2 in | 6.0 h/day | 10.5 h | 35% | 82% |
| November | 47° | 38° | 10 | 1.9 in | 3.9 h/day | 8.6 h | 35% | 87% |
| December | 42° | 34° | 12 | 2.0 in | 2.6 h/day | 7.7 h | 40% | 88% |
Berlin month by month
Average high and low for each month, with the bar showing where it sits in Berlin's year (left is the coldest night, right is the warmest afternoon).
January
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 3.0 h
- Daylight
- 8.2 h
- Snow
- 3 days
February
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 5.2 h
- Daylight
- 9.8 h
- Snow
- 1 day
March
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 7.1 h
- Daylight
- 11.7 h
April
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 9.8 h
- Daylight
- 13.9 h
May
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 11.5 h
- Daylight
- 15.7 h
June
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 12.5 h
- Daylight
- 16.8 h
July
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 12.0 h
- Daylight
- 16.4 h
August
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 11.1 h
- Daylight
- 14.7 h
September
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 9.3 h
- Daylight
- 12.6 h
October
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 6.0 h
- Daylight
- 10.5 h
November
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 3.9 h
- Daylight
- 8.6 h
December
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 2.6 h
- Daylight
- 7.7 h
- Snow
- 1 day
Warmer places to go, by month: January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
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. Need the precipitation in other units? The mm-to-inches rainfall converter handles it.