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May – September are the best time to visit Dresden on the climate data: September scores 87/100, with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain. April and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 36°F to 79°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 28.2 in (717 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 36°F2°C | 39°F4°C | 47°F9°C | 59°F15°C | 67°F19°C | 75°F24°C | 79°F26°C | 78°F26°C | 69°F21°C | 58°F14°C | 46°F8°C | 38°F4°C |
| Avg low | 26°F-3°C | 27°F-3°C | 32°F0°C | 40°F4°C | 49°F9°C | 56°F13°C | 60°F15°C | 59°F15°C | 51°F10°C | 42°F6°C | 36°F2°C | 29°F-1°C |
| Rain/snow | 2.4 in61 mm | 1.6 in41 mm | 1.9 in48 mm | 1.5 in38 mm | 2.5 in64 mm | 2.9 in73 mm | 3.4 in87 mm | 3.2 in81 mm | 2.3 in58 mm | 2.1 in54 mm | 2.2 in56 mm | 2.2 in56 mm |
| Humidity | 93% | 90% | 85% | 78% | 75% | 70% | 67% | 67% | 73% | 83% | 91% | 93% |
| Cloud | 80% | 75% | 71% | 62% | 68% | 68% | 66% | 66% | 63% | 69% | 76% | 78% |
| Comfort | 41 | 45 | 57 | 80 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 83 | 87 | 75 | 53 | 42 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~306 m (1,004 ft) to Dresden's ~115 m (377 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 36–39°F (2–4°C) and lows down to 26°F (-3°C). About 6.2 in (158 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. January & February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 43/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 47°F highs in March to 67°F by May. It's the driest season, with only about 5.9 in (150 mm) of rain, 21% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 32°F (0°C). Comfort peaks here: May ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 74/100.
Peak warmth: highs of 75–79°F (24–26°C). It's the wettest season, with about 9.5 in (241 mm) of rain, 34% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 56°F (13°C). June – August are among the best-scoring months (season average 83/100).
Temperatures slide from 69°F highs in September to 46°F by November. About 6.6 in (168 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 36°F (2°C). Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 72/100.
By comfort score: 7 Great, 3 Fair and 2 Tough. Great months: April – October. Tap a month for its own guide.
May – September are the best time to visit Dresden on the climate data: September scores 87/100, with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain. April and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
July is the wettest month, averaging about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain. April is the driest, with about 1.5 in (38 mm). The yearly total is around 28.2 in (717 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C) and highs of 36°F (2°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 79°F (26°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 68%, and highs peak around 79°F (26°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 26°F (-3°C) in January.
Poll the group on May – September dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
