Early winter · Weather & things to do
Potsdam in December
Potsdam cools off: highs slip to 38°F (3°C), from 46°F in November, with lows of 30°F (-1°C) and about 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 42/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 38°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 30°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (48 mm)
- Humidity
- 94%
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- Daylight
- ~7 h 28 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What December feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 38°F (3°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C), so expect frost and ice.
Rain is moderate at about 1.9 in (48 mm) for the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 80%.
Only about 7 h 28 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 30°F.
- Shortest days of the year, about 7 h 28 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 52/100 in November to 42/100.
- Our Berlin, Potsdam & Dresden route recommends May – Sep, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 30°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Potsdam in December
With highs near 38°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Sanssouci Palace
Frederick the Great's single-story Rococo summer palace above terraced vineyards.
New Palace
Frederick's vast Baroque palace at the west end of the park, with the Grotto Hall.
Gasthausbrauerei Meierei im Neuen Garten
Brewpub in a former dairy on the Jungfernsee, with house-brewed Hell.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 38°F.
Brandenburger Straße
Pedestrian street of cafés and bakeries between the Dutch Quarter and Sanssouci.
Park Sanssouci
Large palace park with the Chinese House, Orangery and miles of paths.
Nearby in December
- Berlin in December~17 mi · highs 38°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dresden in December~97 mi · highs 38°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Prague in December~171 mi · highs 37°F, 1.6 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bamberg in December~197 mi · highs 38°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Potsdam in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Potsdam?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 42/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May – September. Expect highs of 38°F (3°C) and 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain. Our Berlin, Potsdam & Dresden route recommends May – Sep, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Potsdam in December?
Average highs are 38°F (3°C) and average lows 30°F (-1°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Potsdam in December?
Not much: about 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 23.8 in (605 mm).
What should I pack for Potsdam in December?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 30°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Potsdam in December?
Share this December plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.