Climate in Berlin — Annual Weather Overview
Berlin has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. The hottest month is June (average high 24.9°C) and the coolest is December (4.5°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 20.4°C swing between June highs and December lows. Annual rainfall totals around 630mm. August is the wettest month at 70.0mm, while April averages just 31.0mm. Average daily sunshine is 7.8 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 13.6°C, 117mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 24.7°C, 194mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 15.0°C, 140mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 5.5°C, 179mm rain.
Berlin — Monthly Temperatures
Berlin — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Berlin stays reasonable all year.
Berlin weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.2°C | 0.7°C | 50.3mm | 2.8h | 12 | 10/10 |
| February | 6.8°C | 0.2°C | 64.8mm | 4.8h | 14 | 10/10 |
| March | 9.5°C | 0.8°C | 40.2mm | 7.7h | 10 | 10/10 |
| April | 13.0°C | 3.3°C | 31.0mm | 9.3h | 8 | 10/10 |
| May | 18.2°C | 8.4°C | 46.1mm | 11.5h | 8 | 10/10 |
| June | 24.9°C | 14.2°C | 55.7mm | 12.9h | 8 | 10/10 |
| July | 24.4°C | 15.0°C | 68.6mm | 12.2h | 11 | 10/10 |
| August | 24.9°C | 15.8°C | 70.0mm | 10.4h | 11 | 10/10 |
| September | 20.9°C | 11.7°C | 36.7mm | 9.4h | 6 | 10/10 |
| October | 15.4°C | 8.4°C | 57.5mm | 6.2h | 10 | 10/10 |
| November | 8.7°C | 3.5°C | 45.4mm | 4.1h | 9 | 10/10 |
| December | 4.5°C | 0.3°C | 63.5mm | 2.5h | 12 | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Berlin have?
Berlin has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. Average highs range from 4.5°C in December to 24.9°C in June.
What is the hottest month in Berlin?
June is the hottest month in Berlin, with average highs of 24.9°C and lows of 14.2°C.
What is the coldest month in Berlin?
December is the coolest month, with average highs of 4.5°C and lows of 0.2°C.
What is the wettest month in Berlin?
August is the wettest month, averaging 70.0mm of rainfall over around 11 rainy days.
How much rain does Berlin get per year?
Berlin receives around 630mm of rain per year. The driest month is April (31.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Berlin?
The best time to visit Berlin is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.