Berlin Weather History
Germany · Europe · Weather data 1976–today
Berlin sits 5847km from the equator, 34m above sea level. That combination gives it a mild climate with rain spread evenly through the year (Temperate oceanic climate). Its record high is 38.8°C, set 2026-06-28, its record low -26.1°C, set 1987-01-14.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Berlin
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Berlin?
The highest temperature in this record for Berlin is 38.8°C, measured on 2026-06-28. That is a recorded daily value from Berlin's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Berlin?
The lowest temperature in this record for Berlin is -26.1°C, measured on 1987-01-14. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Berlin get a year?
Berlin averages 611mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 126 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Berlin?
On 2017-06-29, 94.9mm fell on Berlin, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 16% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Berlin get a year?
Berlin averages 2752 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 7.5 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Berlin?
Across the summer months Berlin averages a daytime high near 23°C, while winter nights average -1.2°C. The seasons here are set from Berlin's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Berlin?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Berlin is 51 km/h, on 1997-03-28. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
