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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.2°C | -0.9°C | 65.9 mm | 15 | 3.3 h | 19.1 km/h | – |
| Feb | 6.5°C | -0.6°C | 50 mm | 11 | 5.7 h | 19.4 km/h | – |
| Mar | 9.8°C | 1.5°C | 51.6 mm | 12 | 7.3 h | 18.5 km/h | – |
| Apr | 13.9°C | 4.4°C | 47.6 mm | 10 | 9.7 h | 17.4 km/h | – |
| May | 18.3°C | 8.7°C | 52.3 mm | 10 | 10.9 h | 16.8 km/h | – |
| Jun | 23.6°C | 13.7°C | 62.4 mm | 11 | 12.3 h | 15.4 km/h | – |
| Jul | 24.9°C | 15.3°C | 69.2 mm | 12 | 12.1 h | 16.2 km/h | – |
| Aug | 24.8°C | 15.3°C | 75.9 mm | 11 | 10.4 h | 15 km/h | – |
| Sep | 20.4°C | 11.5°C | 62.5 mm | 11 | 9.0 h | 14.8 km/h | – |
| Oct | 15.2°C | 8.1°C | 67.2 mm | 12 | 6.2 h | 17 km/h | – |
| Nov | 9°C | 3.4°C | 47.9 mm | 11 | 4.4 h | 17 km/h | – |
| Dec | 5.9°C | 1.2°C | 62.1 mm | 14 | 3.4 h | 19.4 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Dresden
Dresden (Germany) has a temperate climate with an annual average of around 11 °C. Daytime highs average 15 °C, while nights cool to about 7 °C. The destination sees roughly 715 mm of rainfall per year and 7.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: June is the sunniest month with 12.3 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (July, up to 24.9 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to -0.9 °C.
Note: with roughly 26 °C between the hottest and coldest month, picking the right time of year matters a lot here.
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Frequently asked questions about Dresden
When is the best time to visit Dresden?
The best time to visit Dresden: April to October – best in May (avg. 13.5 °C, 10 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Dresden?
The warmest month is July with an average of 20.1 °C and daytime highs around 24.9 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 1.7 °C and night-time lows around -0.9 °C.
How many rainy days does Dresden have?
January has the most rainy days with 15 rainy days. The driest month is April with 10 rainy days.