Climate Overview
Berlin has an oceanic climate with mild 25°C summers and cold, grey winters hovering near freezing. Rainfall is moderate year-round, spiking in Jul (~79mm) while Apr is driest (~27mm). Humidity climbs to 85–88% Nov–Feb — plan outdoor beer-garden days for May–Sep and expect drizzle any month.
Monthly Climate
Temperature range, rainfall, and humidity by month
Monthly Data
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.1° | 0.6° | 57mm | 86% |
| Feb | 4.9° | -1.7° | 16mm | 83% |
| Mar | 12° | 1.8° | 9mm | 73% |
| Apr | 17.4° | 6.5° | 12mm | 65% |
| May | 18.4° | 8° | 30mm | 59% |
| Jun | 24.4° | 13.5° | 32mm | 59% |
| Jul | 23.7° | 14.9° | 119mm | 70% |
| Aug | 24° | 13.2° | 27mm | 68% |
| Sep | 20.6° | 11.2° | 35mm | 75% |
| Oct | 13.4° | 7.3° | 55mm | 83% |
| Nov | 8.3° | 2.7° | 39mm | 88% |
| Dec | 5.7° | 1.1° | 16mm | 90% |
When to Visit
Experiences to seek out and peak periods to plan around
Experiences & Highlights
Dry, mild 15–20°C days with the lowest rainfall of the year make the Tiergarten cherry path and Tempelhofer Feld ideal for cycling picnics before peak crowds arrive.
Four-day street festival in Kreuzberg around Blücherplatz peaking with the Pentecost Sunday parade; 2026 marks the 30th edition (22–25 May).
Pride Month runs late June to late July with CSD on 25 July 2026 marching from Leipziger Straße to the Brandenburg Gate; warm 25°C days, expect heavy central-Mitte crowds.
Ten-night illumination of the Brandenburg Gate, Berliner Dom and Potsdamer Platz (9–18 Oct 2026, 7–11pm); cool 15°C evenings, pack a jacket.
Peak Periods & Travel Advisories
76th edition fills Potsdamer Platz hotels and Mitte screening venues; book early and expect chilly 7°C days with short daylight.
Warmest months (25°C averages) coincide with heaviest rainfall (Jul ~79mm); beer gardens, Spree cruises and museum queues are busiest, rates 30–50% above shoulder.
Gendarmenmarkt, Charlottenburg Palace and Alexanderplatz markets draw weekend throngs; cold 4–8°C days, high humidity (~87%), hotel prices spike on Advent weekends.
Open-air NYE party on Straße des 17. Juni sells out central hotels; cold, damp conditions and restricted access zones across Mitte.
Official Resources
Government portals and tourism boards for Berlin, Germany