Verdict: Tough month
Berlin Weather in December
December is properly cold in Berlin, with highs of only 5°C (41°F). Expect showers on roughly 13 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. If your dates are flexible, most travelers will have a better time in Berlin outside December.
Average high
5°C / 41°F
Average low
1°C / 34°F
Rain days
~13
Precipitation
58 mm
What to pack for Berlin in December
- A proper warm jacket, and a hat for mornings
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 13 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
December against the rest of the year
Warmest in Berlin: Jul (25°C / 77°F) · Coolest: Jan (5°C / 41°F) · Wettest: Feb (~15 rain days)
5°
0°
Jan
7°
1°
Feb
10°
1°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
19°
9°
May
24°
14°
Jun
25°
15°
Jul
25°
16°
Aug
21°
12°
Sep
15°
8°
Oct
8°
3°
Nov
5°
1°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)