Dresden at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,830 h
- Rain a year
- 664 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 116 m
Climate in Dresden
Dresden has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year, Dresden is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
What is the weather like in Dresden in October?
In October, Dresden is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Dresden.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 49 min07:26 – 18:15
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 17 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 %62 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %51 %
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 Dresden
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 3.8 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Dresden, 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 Dresden: 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, Dresden has about 11 rainy days with 52 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 | 10 | 3° | −1° | 2.4 h | 13 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 5° | −1° | 3.4 h | 11 | 47 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 9° | 1° | 4.7 h | 11 | 50 |
| AprilApr | 62 | 14° | 5° | 6.7 h | 9 | 36 |
| MayMay | 78 | 19° | 10° | 7.0 h | 11 | 54 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 22° | 13° | 7.4 h | 11 | 59 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 24° | 15° | 7.3 h | 12 | 76 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 24° | 15° | 7.1 h | 11 | 69 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 20° | 12° | 5.6 h | 10 | 57 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 14° | 8° | 3.8 h | 11 | 52 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 8° | 3° | 2.5 h | 11 | 53 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 5° | 0° | 2.3 h | 13 | 54 |
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)
51.05° N, 13.74° E · 116 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Dresden
The best time to visit Dresden is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. Rain is most frequent in July and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 76 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 – Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul, Dec – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Dresden month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January3° · 2 h
In January, Dresden is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 57 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dresden.
Dresden in January17February5° · 3 h
In February, Dresden 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 11 rainy days and 47 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dresden.
Dresden in February25March9° · 5 h
In March, Dresden is cold: daytime highs average 9 °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 50 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dresden.
Dresden in March62April14° · 7 h
In April, Dresden is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °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 Dresden.
Dresden in April78May19° · 7 h
In May, Dresden is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Dresden.
Dresden in May79June22° · 7 h
In June, Dresden is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Dresden.
Dresden in June77July24° · 7 h
In July, Dresden 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 76 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Dresden.
Dresden in July79August24° · 7 h
In August, Dresden 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 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Dresden.
Dresden in August76September20° · 6 h
In September, Dresden is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Dresden.
Dresden in September49October14° · 4 h
In October, Dresden is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Dresden.
Dresden in October17November8° · 3 h
In November, Dresden is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dresden.
Dresden in November12December5° · 2 h
In December, Dresden is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 54 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dresden.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 990 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 Dresden
When is the best time to visit Dresden?
The best time to visit Dresden 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 Dresden?
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 Dresden?
Rain is most frequent in July and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 76 mm. The driest month is April with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dresden get?
Dresden gets around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Dresden in?
Dresden uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Dresden?
A nonstop flight from London to Dresden takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 990 km.
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