When is the best time to go to Dresden
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dresden, Germany. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Dresden
Dresden weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dresden are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 36mm | 1.8hrs | 9.8hrs |
Cold and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Dresden during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dresden for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Dresden and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Dresden with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 33mm | 2.9hrs | 11.2hrs |
February in Dresden is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dresden for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Dresden and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dresden with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 37mm | 4.3hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Dresden is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dresden for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Dresden and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dresden with around 37mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 46mm | 6hrs | 14.9hrs |
Dresden's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dresden.
April is in the spring in Dresden and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dresden with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 59mm | 7.7hrs | 16.8hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Dresden and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dresden, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Dresden and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dresden with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 71mm | 8.1hrs | 9.8hrs |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Dresden during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dresden, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Dresden and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dresden with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 80mm | 8hrs | 11.2hrs |
July in Dresden is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dresden, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Dresden and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dresden with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 68mm | 7.7hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Dresden is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dresden, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Dresden and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dresden with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 48mm | 5.8hrs | 14.9hrs |
Dresden's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dresden, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Dresden and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dresden with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Dresden weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 44mm | 4.3hrs | 16.8hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Dresden and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dresden.
October is in the fall / autumn in Dresden and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dresden with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 44mm | 2hrs | 9.8hrs |
The climate in Dresden during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dresden for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Dresden and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dresden with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 47mm | 1.5hrs | 11.2hrs |
December in Dresden is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dresden for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Dresden and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dresden with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Dresden weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 23.4°C 74.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 33mm 1.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 1.6°C 34.9°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 80mm 3.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 20.5°C 68.9°F |
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