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Dresden Weather by Month

Best time to visit Dresden
May–September
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
26.3°C average high
Wettest month
Aug
80.3mm
Coolest month
Jan
4.3°C average high
Peak comfort score
78
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January 4.3°-1.2°42.4mm 15.215
February 5.9°-1.2°36.4mm 12.725
March 10.5°0.9°40.5mm 12.144
April 16°4.3°34.1mm 10.367
May 20.4°8.4°61.1mm 12.575
June 24.7°12.8°65.6mm 12.176
July 26.3°14.4°75.9mm 13.473
August 25.9°13.9°80.3mm 1276
September 20.7°10°52.8mm 1178
October 15.1°6.3°45.8mm 12.659
November 9.3°2.8°46.8mm 12.441
December 5.7°0.3°43.5mm 14.423

Averages from DRESDEN STREHLEN, GM, 3.9km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Dresden averages a daily high of 4.3°C with nights around -1.2°C. Expect roughly 15.2 wet days totalling 42.4mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

February

February in Dresden averages a daily high of 5.9°C with nights around -1.2°C. Expect roughly 12.7 wet days totalling 36.4mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

March

March in Dresden averages a daily high of 10.5°C with nights around 0.9°C. Expect roughly 12.1 wet days totalling 40.5mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

April

April in Dresden averages a daily high of 16°C with nights around 4.3°C. Expect roughly 10.3 wet days totalling 34.1mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

May

May in Dresden averages a daily high of 20.4°C with nights around 8.4°C. Expect roughly 12.5 wet days totalling 61.1mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

June

June in Dresden averages a daily high of 24.7°C with nights around 12.8°C. Expect roughly 12.1 wet days totalling 65.6mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

July

July in Dresden averages a daily high of 26.3°C with nights around 14.4°C. Expect roughly 13.4 wet days totalling 75.9mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

August

August in Dresden averages a daily high of 25.9°C with nights around 13.9°C. Expect roughly 12 wet days totalling 80.3mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

September

September in Dresden averages a daily high of 20.7°C with nights around 10°C. Expect roughly 11 wet days totalling 52.8mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

October

October in Dresden averages a daily high of 15.1°C with nights around 6.3°C. Expect roughly 12.6 wet days totalling 45.8mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

November

November in Dresden averages a daily high of 9.3°C with nights around 2.8°C. Expect roughly 12.4 wet days totalling 46.8mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

December

December in Dresden averages a daily high of 5.7°C with nights around 0.3°C. Expect roughly 14.4 wet days totalling 43.5mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Dresden peaks at 78.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Dresden?

Based on 30 years of records, May–September scores highest for comfort in Dresden, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Dresden?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 26.3°C.

What is the wettest month in Dresden?

August is the wettest, averaging 80.3mm of rain across roughly 12 wet days.

How cold does Dresden get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 4.3°C.

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