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Potsdam, Brandenburg Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Potsdam, Brandenburg?
Potsdam, Brandenburg gets 578 mm of precipitation a year over about 153 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 25°C) and January the coldest (average low -2°C).
Oceanic climate
Potsdam, Brandenburg has warm summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about 3°C in January to 25°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -1° | 4° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 5° | 15° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 13° | 24° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 6° | 14° |
How much rain does Potsdam get?
Potsdam gets 578 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 153 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 88% of Germany.
July is the wettest month, with 76 mm. April is the driest, with 29 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 15.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 20 days, to April 3, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Potsdam got 418 mm of rain, against a normal of 578 mm for those months. April 2026 had the most, with 59 mm.
Potsdam weather by month
Potsdam weather in January
In January, Potsdam averages a high of 3°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 45 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 16°C (2023) and the record low is -21°C (1987).
Potsdam weather in February
In February, Potsdam averages a high of 5°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 36 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 21% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 20°C (2021) and the record low is -20°C (1986).
Potsdam weather in March
In March, Potsdam averages a high of 9°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 24°C (2021) and the record low is -14°C (1986).
Potsdam weather in April
In April, Potsdam averages a high of 16°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 32°C (2012) and the record low is -6°C (2003).
Potsdam weather in May
In May, Potsdam averages a high of 20°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 33°C (2018) and the record low is -3°C (1978). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Potsdam weather in June
In June, Potsdam averages a high of 23°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 61 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 41°C (2026) and the record low is 2°C (1977). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Potsdam weather in July
In July, Potsdam averages a high of 25°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 76 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 39°C (2025) and the record low is 7°C (1996).
Potsdam weather in August
In August, Potsdam averages a high of 25°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 38°C (1992) and the record low is 6°C (1987). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Potsdam weather in September
In September, Potsdam averages a high of 20°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 47 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 35°C (2024) and the record low is 0°C (1970). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Potsdam weather in October
In October, Potsdam averages a high of 14°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 27°C (1985) and the record low is -5°C (2003).
Potsdam weather in November
In November, Potsdam averages a high of 8°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 19°C (2020) and the record low is -11°C (1988).
Potsdam weather in December
In December, Potsdam averages a high of 4°C and a low of -1°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 15% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 17°C (2022) and the record low is -19°C (1978).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Potsdam
September is the sunniest month in Potsdam, with estimated sunshine of 42% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 15%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 31% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Potsdam is cloudier than 60% of Germany.
Humidity peaks in December at 88% and is lowest in June at 60%.
Potsdam has about 5 days a year above 32°C. Potsdam is hotter than 78% of Germany.
First and last freeze in Potsdam
The first fall freeze in Potsdam typically comes around October 31, and the last spring freeze around April 18. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 196 days.
Potsdam weather records
These records cover POTSDAM during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Potsdam station is 41°C, on June 27, 2026. The coldest is -21°C, on January 14, 1987.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 105 mm of precipitation, on August 8, 1978.
47 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Potsdam
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around 4°C and lows near -1°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 15°C and lows near 5°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 14°C.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 14°C and lows near 6°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2° | 3° | 45 mm | 15 | 84% | 20% | 16° | -21° |
| February | -2° | 5° | 36 mm | 13 | 80% | 21% | 20° | -20° |
| March | 1° | 9° | 39 mm | 13 | 69% | 40% | 24° | -14° |
| April | 4° | 16° | 29 mm | 10 | 64% | 36% | 32° | -6° |
| May | 9° | 20° | 53 mm | 12 | 61% | 39% | 33° | -3° |
| June | 12° | 23° | 61 mm | 12 | 60% | 41% | 41° | 2° |
| July | 14° | 25° | 76 mm | 13 | 63% | 38% | 39° | 7° |
| August | 14° | 25° | 59 mm | 12 | 65% | 36% | 38° | 6° |
| September | 11° | 20° | 47 mm | 11 | 71% | 42% | 35° | 0° |
| October | 6° | 14° | 43 mm | 13 | 82% | 28% | 27° | -5° |
| November | 2° | 8° | 42 mm | 14 | 86% | 20% | 19° | -11° |
| December | -1° | 4° | 46 mm | 15 | 88% | 15% | 17° | -19° |
Station: POTSDAM, 2 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Potsdam climate questions
How much rain does Potsdam get?
Potsdam gets 578 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 153 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Potsdam?
July is the wettest month in Potsdam, with 76 mm. April is the driest, with 29 mm.
How many rainy days does Potsdam have a year?
Potsdam has about 153 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 15.
What is the hottest month in Potsdam?
July is the warmest month in Potsdam, with an average high of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Potsdam?
January is the coldest month in Potsdam, with an average low of -2°C.
What is the record high temperature in Potsdam?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Potsdam station is 41°C, set on June 27, 2026. The record low is -21°C, on January 14, 1987.
What is the sunniest month in Potsdam?
September is the sunniest month in Potsdam, with estimated sunshine of 42% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Potsdam?
The first fall freeze in Potsdam typically comes around October 31. The last spring freeze is around April 18.
What is the best time to visit Potsdam?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.