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Planning a Trip to Dresden? Here's the Weather

See what weather to expect in Dresden, Germany and plan your trip with confidence. Monthly averages from real historical weather data.

Dresden's rainfall stays modest through the year, with April down at 44mm and July, the wettest month, only reaching 71mm. Winters are cold and grey with January highs near 4°C, which suits the Old Masters gallery and the Striezelmarkt, while the warm months lift the Elbe meadows to highs of 25°C.

Written by Leo Vicente, founder & engineer who loves to travel

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15°C

Avg. high

7°C

Avg. low

708mm

Yearly rainfall

5

Best months

Travel Window Score · 7.8/10

Dresden's best travel month is June — around 11 rain days and daytime highs near 24°C, on a 10-year historical average (climatology tier).

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Monthly Temperature & Rainfall

What Weather to Expect in Dresden

Dresden typically has the most favorable weather for travel during May, June, July, August, September, with comfortable temperatures and relatively low rainfall — ideal conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
Hottest monthJuly (25°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-1°C)
Wettest monthJuly (71mm)
Driest monthApril (44mm)

Best Time to Visit Dresden

May through September are the months for the Elbe river terraces, Saxon Switzerland day trips and the open-air stages, with highs between 19°C and 25°C and rainfall that stays moderate, peaking at 71mm in July.

The best time to visit Dresden is May through September, when daytime highs average around 23°C and rainfall stays low at roughly 64mm per month. These months offer the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing, outdoor activities, and exploring the city at a relaxed pace. May is typically the driest of these months, with only around 52mm of precipitation.

January is the least rewarding month outdoors, with highs of 4°C and lows around -1°C, though the palaces and galleries fill a cold day easily.

Dresden Weather by Season

Spring

Spring (March–May) brings cool weather to Dresden, with highs averaging 14°C and lows around 5°C. The season is relatively dry, accumulating around 143mm total with roughly 11 rainy days per month.

Summer

Summer (June–August) brings warm weather to Dresden, with highs averaging 25°C and lows around 15°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 201mm total with roughly 11 rainy days per month.

Autumn

Autumn (September–November) brings cool weather to Dresden, with highs averaging 15°C and lows around 7°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 180mm total with roughly 11 rainy days per month.

Winter

Winter (December–February) brings cold weather to Dresden, with highs averaging 6°C and lows around 0°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 184mm total with roughly 13 rainy days per month.

Christmas market dates 2026

Striezelmarkt

Nov 25 – Dec 24

592nd edition. Hours: 25 Nov (opening) 16-21 Uhr; 26 Nov-23 Dec daily 10-21 Uhr; 24 Dec 10-14 Uhr

Official siteConfirmed from the official site on Sep 2, 2026

Dresden weather in December: 6°C / 1°C, 13 days with precipitation

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Climate data is a 10-year historical average (2016–2025), averaged across a wide area rather than a single weather station. Temperatures in Celsius. How we forecast →