When to go to Dresden?
Baroque Dresden gathers on one bank of the Elbe: the Zwinger's pavilions around a courtyard of fountains, the Semperoper next door, the stone dome of the Frauenkirche above its square. From the Brühlsche Terrasse, the balcony of Europe, the river, the bridges and the far bank line up in a single view. Old masters and porcelain fill the palaces behind.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Dresden, aim for May to September.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Dresden
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0 | 69 | 3 | 42 |
| February | 4.7 | 79 | 5 | 46 |
| March | 7.5 | 42 | 6 | 60 |
| April | 8.5 | 59 | 9 | 60 |
| May | 11.6 | 41 | 15 | 76 |
| June | 12.9 | 76 | 19 | 77 |
| July | 12.4 | 61 | 21 | 79 |
| August | 10.5 | 73 | 21 | 74 |
| September | 9.4 | 80 | 16 | 68 |
| October | 6.9 | 60 | 12 | 57 |
| November | 4.4 | 70 | 5 | 47 |
| December | 3.3 | 67 | 3 | 43 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Dresden, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is May (about 41 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 21°C). Over the year, an average of 776 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Dresden?
- Frauenkirche (rebuilt)
- Zwinger (Baroque palace)
- Semperoper (opera house)
- Brühlsche Terrasse (Balcony of Europe)
Practical info
- Country: Germany
- Station: Dresden Hbf
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