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Berlin weather in December

Temperature, rain, what to pack and what to know

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December in Berlin: changeable weather. Roughly 7h 26m of daylight, with light from about 08:23 to 15:49. December isn't peak season in Berlin. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.

The weather in detail

Berlin in December

Average temp—
Rain this month—
Daylight7.4 h
Sun08:23–15:49
Seasonshoulder
What to do

Berlin in December — what works

Match the plan to the forecast — a mix of indoor sights and outdoor time keeps it flexible.

What to pack: Check the forecast close to your trip and pack layers accordingly.

This month: Christmas markets in every city from late November to 23–24 Dec (Nuremberg, Dresden, Cologne, Munich). Everything closes 25–26 Dec.

Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Cologne and Dresden — the finest in Europe.

The Berlin guide · Public holidays in Germany

Questions & answers

Berlin in December — FAQ

Does it snow in Berlin in December?
No. Temperatures are well above freezing.
How many hours of daylight in Berlin in December?
About 7h 26m of daylight. The sun rises around 08:23 and sets around 15:49. Plan sightseeing around the light.
Is December a good time to visit Berlin?
December isn't peak season in Berlin. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.
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Plan the trip

Berlin — flights & hotels

Check prices for your dates. Booking early is well below the last-minute price.

Check flight prices to Berlin, every airline at once.

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About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991–2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation