Climate & Weather in Berlin (2026)

Best travel window: May, June, September, or late April—pleasant temperatures, less rain, fewer crowds than peak summer.
Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold and grey with frequent overcast skies; snowfall is patchy and short-lived, often melting within hours.
July is the warmest and wettest month—expect afternoon thunderstorms alongside sunshine.
Spring (Mar–May) shows unstable weather with lingering cold snaps into April, but parks bloom; pack layers.
Summer heatwaves can exceed 30°C (86°F), but nights remain cool. Bring rain gear year-round; Berlin's rainfall is evenly spread.
Urban heat island effect means the city center is 1–2°C (36°F) warmer than suburbs.
Short daylight in winter (under 3 hours daily in January); longer days in summer (16+ hours in June).

Low In: May (57%)
High In: December–February (86–89%)
Note: High humidity year-round, especially winter, makes cold feel more penetrating.

Occurs: Yes
Peak Month: January
Primary Months: December–February
Average Annual Mm: 44
Note: Light to moderate; typically melts within days. January sees most snowfall (~44 mm), though accumulation varies year to year. Not a winter wonderland—often grey and wet rather than snowy.

Annual Mm: 677
Driest Month: April (42 mm)
Wettest Month: July (83 mm)
Note: Precipitation fairly evenly distributed year-round; summer brings afternoon thunderstorms; winter brings rain, sleet, or snow.

Season: Summer (June–August)
Average Low Celsius: 14
Average High Celsius: 24
Average Low Fahrenheit: 57
Average High Fahrenheit: 75
Note: Daytime temperatures typically 23–25°C (77°F); occasional heatwaves above 30°C (86°F).

AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026

These are the sources cited in this climate & weather research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.

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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.