When is the best time to visit Dresden?
The best time to visit Dresden is between April and September, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
Temperatures peak in July at around 20°C (69°F). August is the wettest month, with about 83 mm of rain. Outside April–September the numbers move but the year has no single wet or dry season.
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Dresden weather by month
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Average temperature and rainfall, month by month
Every figure below is a 1991–2020 climate normal for Dresden, in °C and °F. Open a month for what to expect and what to pack.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 34°F | 46 mm |
| February | 2°C / 36°F | 31 mm |
| March | 6°C / 42°F | 36 mm |
| April | 11°C / 51°F | 36 mm |
| May | 15°C / 58°F | 64 mm |
| June | 18°C / 65°F | 72 mm |
| July | 20°C / 69°F | 80 mm |
| August | 20°C / 68°F | 83 mm |
| September | 15°C / 60°F | 55 mm |
| October | 11°C / 51°F | 49 mm |
| November | 6°C / 43°F | 40 mm |
| December | 3°C / 37°F | 45 mm |
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FAQs about Dresden weather
Climate averages for Dresden, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Dresden is between April and September, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 20°C.
August is the wettest month, with about 83 mm of rain.
January is the coolest month, averaging 1°C (34°F) against 20°C (69°F) in July.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what each month is usually like, which is what you want when booking ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
