When is the best time to go to Potsdam?

When is the best time to go to Potsdam? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Potsdam are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • July is the rainiest month


Annual weather in Potsdam

For full information about the climate and weather in Potsdam a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 32°F/38°F
2.9in
February 32°F/41°F
2in
March 38°F/50°F
2in
April 47°F/61°F
1.5in
May 56°F/68°F
3.2in
June 63°F/76°F
3.8in
July 67°F/79°F
5in
August 65°F/79°F
3.5in
September 56°F/70°F
2.3in
October 49°F/59°F
2.7in
November 41°F/49°F
2.2in
December 36°F/41°F
2.7in


Weather and climate in Potsdam

Potsdam enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Potsdam is 59°F (ranging from 38°F in january to 79°F in august). Annual rainfall is 33.6in, with a minimum of 1.5in in april and a maximum of 5in in july.
  • Between january and march the climate is very unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 70°F and it rains about 11% of the time in march.
  • In the month of april the climate is not good, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 61°F°C and it rains in april about 1.5in.
  • Between the months of may and september the climate is beautiful. At lunchtime, it's 70°F in average and, in september, 3 days of rain are expected.
  • In october the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 52°F and, in october, 4 days of rain are expected.
  • Between november and december the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 36°F.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Potsdam

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Potsdam: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Potsdam

Find out when Potsdam has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Potsdam

  • Very low season in Potsdam
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and November.
  • Low season in Potsdam
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April and December.
  • High season in Potsdam
    The number of visitors to Potsdam is high in: September and October.
  • Peak season in Potsdam
    The largest number of tourists visiting Potsdam is during: May, June, July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Potsdam month by month



Best time for low prices in Potsdam

Average prices of hotels in Potsdam month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Potsdam. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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