AI-generatedBerchtesgaden at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,800 h
- Rain a year
- 1,334 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 574 m
Climate in Berchtesgaden
Berchtesgaden has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year, Berchtesgaden is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Best for skiing: December – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:2518:22
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Berchtesgaden in October?
In October, Berchtesgaden is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Berchtesgaden.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min07:25 – 18:22
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Berlin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %82 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %37 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Berchtesgaden
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.3 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Berchtesgaden, 39 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Berchtesgaden
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 115 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Berchtesgaden: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Berchtesgaden has about 13 rainy days with 97 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9 | 2° | −6° | 2.3 h | 14 | 89 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 5° | −5° | 3.5 h | 12 | 81 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 9° | −2° | 4.7 h | 15 | 96 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 14° | 2° | 6.1 h | 13 | 84 |
| MayMay | 63 | 18° | 7° | 6.5 h | 17 | 148 |
| JuneJun | 68 | 22° | 11° | 7.1 h | 16 | 141 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 23° | 13° | 7.3 h | 17 | 152 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 23° | 13° | 7.1 h | 16 | 144 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 18° | 9° | 5.6 h | 14 | 125 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 14° | 5° | 4.3 h | 13 | 97 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 8° | 0° | 2.5 h | 12 | 86 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 3° | −4° | 2.0 h | 14 | 91 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
47.63° N, 13.00° E · 574 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Berchtesgaden
The best time to visit Berchtesgaden is from May to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is July with 152 mm of precipitation.
Berchtesgaden through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Berchtesgaden in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Berchtesgaden in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Berchtesgaden in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–18 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Berchtesgaden in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–5 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Berchtesgaden for you.
Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Dec – Mar
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,500 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Berchtesgaden month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January2° · 2 h
In January, Berchtesgaden is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 89 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berchtesgaden.
Berchtesgaden in January14February5° · 4 h
In February, Berchtesgaden is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 81 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berchtesgaden.
Berchtesgaden in February26March9° · 5 h
In March, Berchtesgaden is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 96 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berchtesgaden.
Berchtesgaden in March59April14° · 6 h
In April, Berchtesgaden is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Berchtesgaden.
Berchtesgaden in April63May18° · 7 h
In May, Berchtesgaden is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 148 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Berchtesgaden.
Berchtesgaden in May68June22° · 7 h
In June, Berchtesgaden is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 141 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Berchtesgaden.
Berchtesgaden in June67July23° · 7 h
In July, Berchtesgaden is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 152 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Berchtesgaden.
Berchtesgaden in July69August23° · 7 h
In August, Berchtesgaden is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 144 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Berchtesgaden.
Berchtesgaden in August68September18° · 6 h
In September, Berchtesgaden is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Berchtesgaden.
Berchtesgaden in September56October14° · 4 h
In October, Berchtesgaden is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Berchtesgaden.
Berchtesgaden in October22November8° · 3 h
In November, Berchtesgaden is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 86 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berchtesgaden.
Berchtesgaden in November8December3° · 2 h
In December, Berchtesgaden is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 91 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berchtesgaden.
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Berchtesgaden vs. Salzburg
In October the holiday weather in Berchtesgaden and Salzburg is about equally good (score 56 vs. 54). During the day it is about as warm in Salzburg as in Berchtesgaden.
| in October | Berchtesgaden | Salzburg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 56 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,060 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Berchtesgaden
When is the best time to visit Berchtesgaden?
The best time to visit Berchtesgaden is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Berchtesgaden?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Berchtesgaden?
The wettest month is July with 152 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 81 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Berchtesgaden get?
Berchtesgaden gets around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Berchtesgaden in?
Berchtesgaden uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Berchtesgaden?
A nonstop flight from London to Berchtesgaden takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,060 km.
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