Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Potsdam in November
Potsdam cools off: highs slip to 46°F (8°C), from 57°F in October, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 52/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 46°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (49 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 26 min
- Comfort score
- 52/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 46°F (8°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 35°F (2°C).
About 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's November.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 77%.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 26 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (12°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 74/100 in October to 52/100.
- 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 picks involve some walking
What to do in Potsdam in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Museum Barberini
Art museum in a rebuilt baroque palace on the Alter Markt, strong on Impressionist paintings.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 46°F.
Dutch Quarter
Four blocks of red-brick gabled houses built for Dutch craftsmen in the 1730s.
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 46°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 November
- Berlin in November~17 mi · highs 45°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dresden in November~97 mi · highs 46°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Prague in November~171 mi · highs 46°F, 1.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bamberg in November~197 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. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Potsdam in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Potsdam?
It's middling, scoring 52/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 88. Expect highs of 46°F (8°C) and 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain. Our Berlin, Potsdam & Dresden route recommends May – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Potsdam in November?
Average highs are 46°F (8°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Potsdam in November?
Not much: about 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 23.8 in (605 mm).
What should I pack for Potsdam in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 46°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Potsdam in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.