Best Time to Visit Berlin for Backpacking – May Scores 89/100

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Backpacking Potential

89/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, June, August

Avoid

January, February, December

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Weather

1°C – 20°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Berlin

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	21Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	3°	45	14.8	92%	dry
February	26Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	5°	35	12.3	87%	dry
March	37Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	9°	40	12.9	76%	dry
April	66Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	15°	32	11.3	65%	dry
May	89Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	20°	55	12.9	65%	shoulder
June	86Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	66	13.3	68%	shoulder
July	84Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	25°	67	15.3	67%	shoulder
August	85Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	25°	63	13.3	68%	shoulder
September	81Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	20°	48	13.2	75%	dry
October	48Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	14°	42	13.7	83%	dry
November	23Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	8°	44	13	89%	dry
December	21Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	4°	48	15	91%	dry