DWD station normals for Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt suggest May to September is the warmest and sunniest stretch, with mean temperatures of about 13 to 20 degrees. May to August each have more than 200 hours of sunshine. December to February are cold, with means of about 1 to 3 degrees and only 36 to 95 hours of sunshine. Rain falls in every month.
These are DWD 1991 to 2020 normals for four city stations, not the whole country. Munich and the south are wetter in summer, with 107 to 121 mm a month from May to August. The Alps and the east can differ. Crowd and price data are not in these sources.
- Warmest months
- July and August, mean about 18 to 20.5 degrees
- Coldest months
- January and February, mean about 1 to 3 degrees
- Sunniest month
- July, 219 to 241 hours
- Sunshine in January
- 45 to 75 hours
- Wettest (Munich)
- June, 120.9 mm
Month by month
Plan around your month
| Month | Verdict |
|---|---|
| January | ○Challenging |
| February | ○Challenging |
| March | ◐Good, with trade-offs |
| April | ◐Good, with trade-offs |
| May | ●Recommended |
| June | ●Recommended |
| July | ●Recommended |
| August | ●Recommended |
| September | ●Recommended |
| October | ◐Good, with trade-offs |
| November | ◐Good, with trade-offs |
| December | ○Challenging |
January ○Challenging
DWD 1991 to 2020 normals for Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt: mean temperature 0.9 to 2.3 degrees, rainfall 44 to 66.7 mm, 44.9 to 74.6 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- Museums, cities.
Watch out for
- Cold and dark, with little sunshine. Pack warm layers and a waterproof.
February ○Challenging
DWD 1991 to 2020 normals for Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt: mean temperature 1.9 to 3.1 degrees, rainfall 36 to 54.9 mm, 66.8 to 95.2 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- Museums, cities.
Watch out for
- Cold and dark, with little sunshine. Pack warm layers and a waterproof.
March ◐Good, with trade-offs
DWD 1991 to 2020 normals for Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt: mean temperature 4.8 to 6.8 degrees, rainfall 38.7 to 61.2 mm, 119.9 to 145.3 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- City sightseeing.
Watch out for
- Cool, with shorter days. Pack layers and a waterproof.
April ◐Good, with trade-offs
DWD 1991 to 2020 normals for Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt: mean temperature 9 to 11.1 degrees, rainfall 29.3 to 56 mm, 182.8 to 192 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- City sightseeing, parks.
Watch out for
- Cool, with shorter days. Pack layers and a waterproof.
May ●Recommended
DWD 1991 to 2020 normals for Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt: mean temperature 12.9 to 15.1 degrees, rainfall 52.3 to 107 mm, 213 to 224.3 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- Cities, countryside.
Watch out for
- Check the forecast. Figures come from four stations, so the Alps and the east can differ.
June ●Recommended
DWD 1991 to 2020 normals for Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt: mean temperature 16 to 18.5 degrees, rainfall 55.4 to 120.9 mm, 210.3 to 230.1 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- Cities, countryside, lakes.
Watch out for
- Check the forecast. Figures come from four stations, so the Alps and the east can differ.
July ●Recommended
DWD 1991 to 2020 normals for Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt: mean temperature 18.3 to 20.5 degrees, rainfall 63.5 to 118.9 mm, 218.8 to 241.4 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- Cities, countryside, lakes.
Watch out for
- Check the forecast. Figures come from four stations, so the Alps and the east can differ.
August ●Recommended
DWD 1991 to 2020 normals for Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt: mean temperature 18 to 20 degrees, rainfall 58.1 to 116.5 mm, 202.7 to 232.1 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- Cities, countryside, lakes.
Watch out for
- Check the forecast. Figures come from four stations, so the Alps and the east can differ.
September ●Recommended
DWD 1991 to 2020 normals for Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt: mean temperature 14.3 to 15.5 degrees, rainfall 46.6 to 78.1 mm, 152.4 to 169.7 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- Cities, countryside.
Watch out for
- Check the forecast. Figures come from four stations, so the Alps and the east can differ.
October ◐Good, with trade-offs
DWD 1991 to 2020 normals for Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt: mean temperature 9.9 to 10.7 degrees, rainfall 43.9 to 66.9 mm, 103.5 to 123.3 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- City sightseeing, museums.
Watch out for
- Cool, with shorter days. Pack layers and a waterproof.
November ◐Good, with trade-offs
DWD 1991 to 2020 normals for Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt: mean temperature 4.9 to 6.1 degrees, rainfall 41.7 to 61.1 mm, 51.4 to 74 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- Museums, indoor sightseeing.
Watch out for
- Cool, with shorter days. Pack layers and a waterproof.
December ○Challenging
DWD 1991 to 2020 normals for Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt: mean temperature 1.8 to 3.1 degrees, rainfall 44.2 to 72.6 mm, 36.1 to 66.4 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- Museums, indoor sightseeing.
Watch out for
- Cold and dark, with little sunshine. Pack warm layers and a waterproof.
Who it suits
For Parents / seniors
May to September gives the warmest days. Keep indoor options ready, since rain falls in every month.
For Children
Summer for outdoor days, with a waterproof in the bag.
For Couples
Late spring and early autumn for cities and countryside.
For Friends
Summer for lakes and the outdoors.
For Solo travellers
May to September for easier sightseeing.
By interest
Cities and countryside
May to September has the warmest days and the most sunshine, per DWD 1991 to 2020 normals.
If your dates are fixed
Whatever the month, carry a waterproof and layers. In winter, plan indoor options and expect short days. For warmth and long daylight, aim for May to September.
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Sources
- Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD): Multi-annual means 1991-2020: Temperatur (station file) · checked 23 Oct 2026