Berlin weather
World cities · Germany · 52.52°N 13.40°E
Berlin, in Germany, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 25.3°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 0.2°C. The city sees roughly 634mm of rain a year; February is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.9° | 0.2° | 52mm | 12 |
| Feb | 7.4° | 1° | 69mm | 15 |
| Mar | 10° | 1.3° | 39mm | 10 |
| Apr | 13.5° | 4° | 33mm | 9 |
| May | 18.9° | 9.2° | 56mm | 10 |
| Jun | 24.4° | 14° | 58mm | 10 |
| Jul | 24.6° | 15.1° | 67mm | 12 |
| Aug | 25.3° | 15.8° | 60mm | 10 |
| Sep | 21.2° | 12° | 38mm | 7 |
| Oct | 15.3° | 8.4° | 56mm | 10 |
| Nov | 8.5° | 3.4° | 48mm | 9 |
| Dec | 4.7° | 0.6° | 58mm | 13 |
Seasons in Berlin
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Berlin climb from 10°C in March to 18.9°C by May, while nights ease from 1.3°C to 9.2°C. The season brings around 128mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 24.8°C, peaking in August at 25.3°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (58mm over ~10 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Berlin gets roughly 16.6 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 21.2°C in September to 8.5°C by November, with around 142mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average 0.6°C, with January the coldest month (average low 0.2°C, daytime high 4.9°C). Expect about 40 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.4 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Berlin compares
| Berlin | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 634mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 127 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 24.8°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 0.6°C | 3.4°C |
Berlin is about 40% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Berlin weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Berlin?
August is typically the warmest month in Berlin, with average daytime highs of 25.3°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 24.8°C.
What is the wettest month in Berlin?
February is usually the wettest month, with around 69mm of rain over roughly 15 rainy days. April is typically the driest (33mm).
How much does it rain in Berlin per year?
Berlin receives roughly 634mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 127 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Berlin?
Winter nights (December–February) in Berlin average around 0.6°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 0.2°C).
When is the best time to visit Berlin for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Berlin. June is typically the driest of the warm months (58mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 25.3°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Berlin's weather compare with the UK?
Berlin receives 634mm of rain a year, about 40% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 24.8°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 0.6°C versus 3.4°C.