Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Dresden in November
Dresden cools off: highs slip to 46°F (8°C), from 58°F in October, with lows of 36°F (2°C) and about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 53/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 46°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 36°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (56 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 37 min
- Comfort score
- 53/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Afternoons only reach about 46°F (8°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 36°F (2°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.2 in (56 mm) for the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 76%.
Only about 8 h 37 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (12°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 75/100 in October to 53/100.
- Our Berlin, Potsdam & Dresden route recommends May – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 46°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Dresden in November
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Frauenkirche
Baroque domed church rebuilt from rubble and reconsecrated in 2005.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 46°F.
Ballhaus Watzke
Brewpub in a historic ballroom on the Elbe making its own beer.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 46°F.
Pfunds Molkerei
1891 dairy shop covered floor to ceiling in hand-painted tiles.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Semperoper
Opera house where Wagner and Strauss premiered works; guided tours daily.
Augustiner an der Frauenkirche
Bavarian-style restaurant beside the Frauenkirche for hearty plates.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Nearby in November
- Prague in November~74 mi · highs 46°F, 1.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Potsdam in November~97 mi · highs 46°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Berlin in November~103 mi · highs 45°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bamberg in November~149 mi · highs 46°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~306 m to Dresden's ~115 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Dresden in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Dresden?
It's middling, scoring 53/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 87. Expect highs of 46°F (8°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain. Our Berlin, Potsdam & Dresden route recommends May – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Dresden in November?
Average highs are 46°F (8°C) and average lows 36°F (2°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Dresden in November?
Not much: about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.2 in (717 mm).
What should I pack for Dresden in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 46°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Dresden in November?
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