Potsdam · January
Only If It Fits
- Day / Night
- 4.7° / 0.3°
- Rainfall
- 62 mm · 21.8 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Glienicke Palace· landmark
Germany
Best time to visit
Potsdam
The best time to visit Potsdam is June, September, August, when the TripTimi score peaks. Across the year, daytime temperatures range from 4.7°C to 24.3°C. Use the month-by-month comparison below to weigh weather, crowds, and prices.
Just outside Berlin, Potsdam is a city of Prussian palaces and parkland, with Sanssouci its centrepiece, set among lakes and gardens. The climate matches Berlin's — cold winters, warm summers — and the grounds are at their finest from late spring through summer.
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The year at a glance
Daytime and night temperatures with monthly rainfall, from real Open-Meteo climate averages.
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| Month | Score | Day | Rainfall | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43 | 4.7°C | 62 mm· 21.8 days | low | low |
| February | 53 | 6.8°C | 53.7 mm· 18.1 days | low | low |
| March | 68 | 10.7°C | 34.1 mm· 14.6 days | low | low |
| April | 72 | 13.6°C | 39 mm· 17 days | low | low |
| May | 74 | 18.9°C | 49.6 mm· 18.6 days | medium | medium |
| June | 77 | 24.3°C | 60 mm· 16.6 days | medium | medium |
| July | 73 | 24.3°C | 74.4 mm· 20.8 days | medium | medium |
| August | 75 | 24.1°C | 58.9 mm· 18.4 days | medium | medium |
| September | 77 | 20.8°C | 39 mm· 15.6 days | medium | medium |
| October | 67 | 15.3°C | 58.9 mm· 19 days | low | low |
| November | 54 | 8.4°C | 54 mm· 18.8 days | low | low |
| December | 41 | 4.9°C | 58.9 mm· 20 days | medium | medium |
Month by month
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Potsdam · February
Plan Carefully
- Day / Night
- 6.8° / 0.4°
- Rainfall
- 53.7 mm · 18.1 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Glienicke Palace· landmark
Potsdam · March
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 10.7° / 2°
- Rainfall
- 34.1 mm · 14.6 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Glienicke Palace· landmark
Potsdam · April
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 13.6° / 4.8°
- Rainfall
- 39 mm · 17 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Glienicke Palace· landmark
Potsdam · May
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 18.9° / 9.7°
- Rainfall
- 49.6 mm · 18.6 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Glienicke Palace· landmark
Potsdam · June
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 24.3° / 14.3°
- Rainfall
- 60 mm · 16.6 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Glienicke Palace· landmark
Potsdam · July
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 24.3° / 15.5°
- Rainfall
- 74.4 mm · 20.8 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Glienicke Palace· landmark
Potsdam · August
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 24.1° / 15.3°
- Rainfall
- 58.9 mm · 18.4 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Glienicke Palace· landmark
Potsdam · September
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 20.8° / 12.5°
- Rainfall
- 39 mm · 15.6 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Glienicke Palace· landmark
Potsdam · October
Good Option
- Day / Night
- 15.3° / 8.7°
- Rainfall
- 58.9 mm · 19 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Glienicke Palace· landmark
Potsdam · November
Plan Carefully
- Day / Night
- 8.4° / 3.5°
- Rainfall
- 54 mm · 18.8 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Glienicke Palace· landmark
Potsdam · December
Only If It Fits
- Day / Night
- 4.9° / 0.9°
- Rainfall
- 58.9 mm · 20 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Potsdam?
The top-rated months are June, September, August, when weather, crowds, and prices are best balanced by the TripTimi score.
What is the warmest month in Potsdam?
June is the warmest month, with daytime temperatures around 24.3°C.
When is the cheapest time to visit Potsdam?
Prices are typically lowest in April.
When is Potsdam least crowded?
April usually sees the fewest visitors.
What is the driest month in Potsdam?
March is the driest month of the year.
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