Monthly climate guide
Berlin weather in August
With highs near 26°C (78°F) and lows around 15°C (58°F), August feels warm in Berlin. Rainfall averages about 49 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 5°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- Just 190 km apart, but Berlin runs about 4°C warmer than Rostock this month.
- It cools down fast from here: September is about 4°C cooler.
- Skies are at their clearest this time of year.
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between East Side Gallery and Brandenburg Gate.
August is typically Berlin's warmest month.
Avg high
26°C
78°F
Avg low
15°C
58°F
Rainfall
49 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
65%
relative
Sky
64%
cloud · often cloudy
Berlin weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 37°F | -2°C / 28°F | 56 mm | 93% | 81% |
| February | 4°C / 40°F | -2°C / 28°F | 35 mm | 90% | 74% |
| March | 9°C / 48°F | 0°C / 32°F | 37 mm | 85% | 68% |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 4°C / 39°F | 26 mm | 77% | 62% |
| May | 20°C / 67°F | 8°C / 47°F | 47 mm | 71% | 65% |
| June | 24°C / 75°F | 13°C / 55°F | 67 mm | 65% | 67% |
| July | 26°C / 78°F | 15°C / 58°F | 86 mm | 66% | 66% |
| August | 26°C / 78°F | 15°C / 58°F | 49 mm | 65% | 64% |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 51°F | 40 mm | 71% | 64% |
| October | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 44°F | 53 mm | 83% | 71% |
| November | 8°C / 47°F | 2°C / 36°F | 40 mm | 92% | 76% |
| December | 5°C / 40°F | 0°C / 32°F | 48 mm | 94% | 81% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is August a good time to visit Berlin?
Our Berlin guide recommends: May to September for warm, long days; the Christmas markets make December worthwhile too.
Many of Berlin's major museums are free or discounted on the first Sunday of the month at participating venues.
Best time to visit Berlin →Other Germany cities in August
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Berlin in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Berlin?
August is a reasonable time for Berlin: highs around 26°C and about 49 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Berlin in August?
Average highs are about 26°C (78°F) and average lows about 15°C (58°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Berlin in August?
Berlin typically gets around 49 mm of rain in August — fairly dry.
When is the best time to visit Berlin?
May to September for warm, long days; the Christmas markets make December worthwhile too.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Berlin (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.