What’s the climate like in Berchtesgaden?
The current climate of Berchtesgaden features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 25°C during the day to lows of 4°C. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Berchtesgaden in recent years was 36°C in August 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -10°C in February 2018.
On average, Berchtesgaden gets 1283 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 190 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Germany? Check out the weather and climate in places like Sauerland, Bavaria, or have a look at other destinations in Germany.
Best time to visit Berchtesgaden?
The best time to visit Berchtesgaden for pleasant to warm weather is April through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Berchtesgaden.
Climate Table of Berchtesgaden
The climate table of Berchtesgaden shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -2 | -2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 89 | 68 | 68 | 72 | 150 | 142 | 169 | 174 | 119 | 94 | 64 | 74 |
| Snow (cm) | 52 | 44 | 17 | 18 | 1,9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,0 | 29 | 26 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1283 mm per year, averaging 107 mm per month
- Snowfall: 190 cm per year
- Driest months: 64 mm in November, 68 mm in February and March
- Wettest months: 174 mm in August, 169 mm in July and 150 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Berchtesgaden
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Berchtesgaden, Germany. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Berchtesgaden
This graph shows how much precipitation Berchtesgaden, Germany, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Berchtesgaden
This graph shows how much snow Berchtesgaden, Germany, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Berchtesgaden
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Berchtesgaden, Germany. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Berchtesgaden
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Berchtesgaden, Germany. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Berchtesgaden
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Berchtesgaden, Germany, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Berchtesgaden
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Berchtesgaden, Germany, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Berchtesgaden by Month
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