When to go & weather

Weather

Berlin has a moderately cool and humid climate and is generally comfortable to visit any time of year. The weather is most pleasant in summer, which is rarely suffocatingly hot (usually around 25°C), the occasional heat wave notwithstanding. Spring is beautiful but can be slow to arrive, even if jackets are sometimes stripped off as early as April. Early autumn brings the added bonus of bright foliage and sunshine, which can keep outdoor cafés open through to October. Predictably, December to February is the coldest period. When fierce winds blow in from Russia, it gets mighty chilly, often with subzero temperatures but clear, cloudless skies. Rain is a possibility any time of year.