Berlin at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,820 h
- Rain a year
- 608 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 74 m
Climate in Berlin
Berlin has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year, Berlin is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
What is the weather like in Berlin in October?
In October, Berlin is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Berlin.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 44 min07:30 – 18:14
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Berlin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %56 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %53 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Berlin
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 3.7 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Berlin, 35 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Berlin: 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, Berlin has about 11 rainy days with 51 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 | 13 | 3° | −2° | 2.1 h | 12 | 50 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | 5° | −1° | 3.4 h | 10 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 8° | 1° | 4.7 h | 11 | 43 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 14° | 4° | 6.8 h | 9 | 36 |
| MayMay | 80 | 19° | 9° | 7.3 h | 11 | 53 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 22° | 13° | 7.6 h | 11 | 55 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 24° | 15° | 7.2 h | 12 | 83 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 24° | 15° | 7.1 h | 10 | 58 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 19° | 11° | 5.6 h | 9 | 47 |
| OctoberOct | 46 | 14° | 7° | 3.7 h | 11 | 51 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 8° | 3° | 2.4 h | 10 | 43 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 4° | 0° | 1.9 h | 12 | 47 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
52.52° N, 13.41° E · 74 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Berlin
The best time to visit Berlin is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is most frequent in January and in July; the wettest month is July with 83 mm.
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan, Jul
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Berlin month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January3° · 2 h
In January, Berlin is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 50 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berlin.
Berlin in January19February5° · 3 h
In February, Berlin is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 41 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berlin.
Berlin in February24March8° · 5 h
In March, Berlin is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 43 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berlin.
Berlin in March61April14° · 7 h
In April, Berlin is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 36 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Berlin.
Berlin in April80May19° · 7 h
In May, Berlin is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Berlin.
Berlin in May81June22° · 8 h
In June, Berlin is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Berlin.
Berlin in June77July24° · 7 h
In July, Berlin is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Berlin.
Berlin in July80August24° · 7 h
In August, Berlin is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Berlin.
Berlin in August78September19° · 6 h
In September, Berlin is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Berlin.
Berlin in September46October14° · 4 h
In October, Berlin is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Berlin.
Berlin in October18November8° · 2 h
In November, Berlin is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berlin.
Berlin in November14December4° · 2 h
In December, Berlin is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 47 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berlin.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 950 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 Berlin
When is the best time to visit Berlin?
The best time to visit Berlin 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 Berlin?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Berlin?
Rain is most frequent in January and in July; the wettest month is July with 83 mm. The driest month is April with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Berlin get?
Berlin gets around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Berlin in?
Berlin uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Berlin?
A nonstop flight from London to Berlin takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 950 km.
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