2026 Climate Averages

Dresden: Weather Guide & Climate

Complete month-by-month weather guide: Dresden. Best time to visit: May, June, September, October. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.

☀️ Climate Overview

Dresden has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 15°C, lows of 7°C, and approximately 12 rainy days per month.

The best time to visit Dresden is during May, June, September, October, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration

Drier season: Mar–Nov Wetter season: Jan–Dec

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Air Quality

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Conditions Excellent

Hottest

25°C July
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 12 days

Coldest

1°C January
Avg High 5°C
Rain 15 days

Driest Month

10 rainy days March
Avg High 11°C
Avg Low 2°C

Windiest Month

21 km/h

February (gusts 44)

Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 14 days ahead

Weather by Season

Spring

Mar–May

High 15°C
Low 5°C
Rain 10 days
Crowds
Moderate
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Summer

Jun–Aug

High 25°C
Low 15°C
Rain 12 days
Crowds
Busy
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Autumn

Sep–Nov

High 15°C
Low 8°C
Rain 12 days
Crowds
Busy
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Winter

Dec–Feb

High 6°C
Low 1°C
Rain 14 days
Crowds
Very Quiet
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Month-by-Month Weather Table

January

Wet
5° / 1°
15d (70mm)
3.2h
83% Very Humid
UV 1.2 Low

February

Wet
7° / 1°
14d (72mm)
4.9h
80% Very Humid
UV 2.2 Moderate

March

Good
11° / 2°
10d (46mm)
7.8h
71% Humid
UV 4.4 Moderate

April

Good
14° / 5°
10d (45mm)
9.2h
68% Humid
UV 6.2 High

May

Best
Excellent
19° / 9°
11d (67mm)
11.3h
69% Humid
UV 7.7 Very High

June

Best
Excellent
24° / 14°
13d (67mm)
11.8h
69% Humid
UV 8.2 Very High

July

Good
25° / 15°
12d (78mm)
11.7h
67% Humid
UV 7.8 Very High

August

Good
25° / 15°
12d (103mm)
10.1h
72% Humid
UV 6.4 High

September

Best
Excellent
21° / 12°
10d (77mm)
8.7h
76% Humid
UV 4.8 Moderate

October

Best
Excellent
15° / 8°
14d (70mm)
6h
82% Very Humid
UV 2.7 Moderate

November

Good
9° / 4°
11d (53mm)
4.1h
86% Very Humid
UV 1.4 Low

December

Wet
6° / 1°
14d (56mm)
2.9h
86% Very Humid
UV 0.9 Low

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of climate does Dresden have?
Dresden has a moderate climate with average yearly temperatures of 15°C and 7°C.
When is the best time to visit Dresden?
The best time to visit Dresden is during May, June, September, October, when temperatures average around 19°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Dresden?
The hottest month in Dresden is July with average highs of 25°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of 1°C.
When is the rainy season in Dresden?
Dresden sees the most rain in January (15 rainy days), while March is the driest month (10 rainy days).
Does it get cold at night in Dresden?
Night temperatures vary throughout the year. The coldest nights are in January (1°C), while July has the warmest evenings (15°C). Pack layers for cooler months.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Last Updated: February 2026

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