Climate normals · 1970–2000
Dresden Climate
Dresden is a city in Germany (13) with a population of about 564,904. Its average annual temperature is 9.9°C (50°F), with roughly 648 mm of rain per year.
9.9°C
Avg Temp
648
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Dresden Climate
Dresden has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F) and receives about 648 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.9°C
Avg Temp
648
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0° / 33° | 41 mm |
| February | 1° / 35° | 35 mm |
| March | 5° / 41° | 44 mm |
| April | 9° / 48° | 45 mm |
| May | 14° / 58° | 61 mm |
| June | 18° / 64° | 70 mm |
| July | 20° / 67° | 81 mm |
| August | 19° / 67° | 76 mm |
| September | 15° / 59° | 50 mm |
| October | 10° / 50° | 44 mm |
| November | 5° / 41° | 50 mm |
| December | 2° / 36° | 51 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Dresden
The most comfortable months to visit Dresden are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 25°C high). The coldest is January (near -2°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Dresden are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Dresden, Germany has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C and about 648 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Dresden average about 25°C (77°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.