December in Berlin averages highs of 6 °C (42 °F) and lows of 1 °C (34 °F), with about 8 rainy days and 7 h 41 min of daylight.
December weather in Berlin at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is December a good time to visit Berlin?
Tough month: cold and some rain. December is usually low season in Berlin: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in December 2026
- Fri 25 Dec: Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) public holiday
- Sat 26 Dec: St. Stephen's Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) public holiday
- Christmas markets at Gendarmenmarkt, Charlottenburg Palace and beyond event
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Berlin in December
With cold days in December, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- Museum Island — Pergamon area and Neues Museum indoors
- Topography of Terror — free indoors
- Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag dome — dome is free, book online outdoors
- East Side Gallery outdoors
- Berlin Wall Memorial — Bernauer Strasse outdoors
- Tempelhofer Feld — an old airport turned park outdoors
Where to stay: Mitte for sights; Kreuzberg or Neukölln for nightlife; Prenzlauer Berg for cafés.
What to pack for Berlin in December
- A warm winter coat, hat and gloves: it rarely gets above 6 °C (42 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 8 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Berlin costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €55–120 | €150–300 |
Excluding flights. December is usually low season in Berlin: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
December in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague | 5° / 0° | 7 | Tough month |
| Copenhagen | 6° / 3° | 10 | Tough month |
| Munich | 6° / -1° | 10 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is December a good time to visit Berlin?
By the numbers, December is a tough month: cold and some rain, with average highs of 6 °C (42 °F) and about 8 rainy days. December is usually low season in Berlin: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are May, June, July, August, September.
How warm is Berlin in December?
Average highs are 6 °C (42 °F) and lows 1 °C (34 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Berlin in December?
Expect about 8 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 51 mm in total. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Berlin.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.