The best time to visit Berlin
For most travellers, the sweet spot in Berlin is May · June · September: 19° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.
Climate through the year
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / -2° | Low | $ | Quiet |
| February | 4° / -1° | Low | $$ | Quiet |
| March | 9° / 1° | Moderate | $$ | Fair |
| April | 13° / 4° | Moderate | $$ | Great |
| May | 19° / 9° | High | $$ | Ideal |
| June | 22° / 12° | High | $$ | Ideal |
| July | 24° / 14° | High | $$$ | Great |
| August | 24° / 14° | High | $$$ | Great |
| September | 19° / 11° | High | $$ | Ideal |
| October | 13° / 6° | Moderate | $$ | Great |
| November | 7° / 2° | Moderate | $$ | Fair |
| December | 4° / 0° | Moderate | $$ | Fair |
The year in Berlin
Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Berlin.
When to go, depending on what you want
Tours worth booking in Berlin
Practical basics
- Region
- Europe
- Local currency
- EUR
- Hemisphere
- Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
- Yearly range
- -2° – 24°
- Strongest months
- May, June, September
- Good for
- city · culture · nightlife · food
Events in Berlin
- Feb Berlinale — More than 200 films screen at venues across the city for about eleven days in February.
- Sep Berlin Marathon — A flat course, among the flattest of the World Marathon Majors, takes tens of thousands of runners through the city in late September.
- Oct Festival of Lights — Landmarks including the Brandenburg Gate and Berlin Cathedral are lit for ten days in October.
- Nov–Dec Christmas markets — The official Christmas market season starts in late November, with more than a hundred markets listed, from the Gendarmenmarkt to the old town of Spandau.
Every month in Berlin
A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Berlin?
For most travellers, the sweet spot in Berlin is May · June · September: 19° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.
What is the cheapest time to visit Berlin?
January — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 46%.
What is the weather like in Berlin?
Average highs sit around 24°C with lows near -2°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
