Germany · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Dresden are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Dresden sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 25°C, and its coolest in January (around 3°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 636mm — July is typically the wettest month (~85mm) and February the driest (~33mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
July is the sunniest month, with about 234 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / -2°C | 42mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 5° / -1°C | 33mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 9° / 1°C | 42mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 14° / 5°C | 36mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 19° / 9°C | 63mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 22° / 12°C | 63mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 25° / 14°C | 85mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 24° / 14°C | 80mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 19° / 10°C | 52mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 14° / 7°C | 50mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 8° / 2°C | 48mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 4° / -1°C | 44mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Dresden is cold, with average daytime highs around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime lows near -2°C (28°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 62 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Dresden is cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (40°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (29°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 82 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Dresden is chilly, with average daytime highs around 9°C (47°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 127 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Dresden is mild, with average daytime highs around 14°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 36mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 187 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Dresden is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 63mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 222 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
June in Dresden is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 63mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 221 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
July in Dresden is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (58°F). Expect roughly 85mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 234 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
August in Dresden is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 80mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 223 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
September in Dresden is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (51°F). Expect roughly 52mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 164 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Dresden is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (44°F). Expect roughly 50mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 120 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
November in Dresden is cold, with average daytime highs around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (36°F). Expect roughly 48mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 68 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
December in Dresden is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (31°F). Expect roughly 44mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 60 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf