When to visit
Berchtesgaden?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Berchtesgaden
Free State of Bavaria · Germany

The best time to visit Berchtesgaden is June, July, September, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — some variation climate

Climate score
September
70

Excellent climate

🌦Cool & rainy

Temperature
10–19°C
Cold nights — bring layers
Feels like
9–19°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
159mm
Heavy downpours · 17 days
Sunshine
8.7h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
81%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
84
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep84OctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score91325435770676470602210
ClimatePolarColdColdColdCool & rainyCool & rainyRainyRainyCool & rainyColdColdCold
Temperature-5–4°C-3–7°C-1–10°C3–14°C7–17°C12–22°C14–24°C14–24°C10–19°C6–16°C1–10°C-3–6°C
Feels like-8–1°C-7–4°C-4–8°C0–12°C6–17°C12–24°C14–25°C14–26°C9–19°C4–15°C-2–8°C-6–4°C
Precipitation132mm
21 days
103mm
16 days
103mm
18 days
126mm
19 days
201mm
24 days
162mm
18 days
176mm
18 days
191mm
18 days
159mm
17 days
116mm
16 days
100mm
15 days
112mm
18 days
Sunshine4.3h
☀︎ 48%
6.0h
☀︎ 58%
7.3h
☀︎ 61%
8.9h
☀︎ 65%
8.1h
☀︎ 53%
11.2h
☀︎ 71%
11.5h
☀︎ 74%
10.4h
☀︎ 73%
8.7h
☀︎ 69%
6.6h
☀︎ 61%
5.4h
☀︎ 58%
4.2h
☀︎ 50%
WindS · 8 km/hS · 9 km/hS · 9 km/hE · 9 km/hN · 9 km/hN · 8 km/hNW · 9 km/hSE · 8 km/hSE · 8 km/hSE · 8 km/hS · 8 km/hS · 8 km/h
Humidity (%)78%74%73%72%79%77%77%79%81%81%81%79%
Day length8.9h10.3h11.9h13.7h15.2h15.9h15.5h14.2h12.6h10.8h9.3h8.5h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonLow seasonLow season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Almabtrieb (Cattle Drive)
IBSF World Cup Königssee
Berchtesgaden Christmas Market
Berchtesgaden Folk Festival
Krampus and Perchten Run
Events & Festivals
  • Almabtrieb (Cattle Drive)cultural
    September, October· 5k+ visitors

    Experience the traditional Almabtrieb, where colorfully decorated cattle are led down from their summer pastures in the…

  • IBSF World Cup Königsseesports
    January, February· 5k+ visitors

    Witness top international athletes compete in bobsleigh and skeleton at the historic Königssee track, one of the oldest…

  • Berchtesgaden Christmas Marketcultural
    November, December· 5k+ visitors

    Experience the enchanting Berchtesgaden Christmas Market, set against the stunning backdrop of the Bavarian Alps. Visito…

  • Berchtesgaden Folk Festivalfestival
    July, August· 5k+ visitors

    Enjoy the lively Berchtesgaden Folk Festival, a traditional Bavarian celebration with beer tents, fairground rides, and…

  • Krampus and Perchten Runcultural
    December· 5k+ visitors

    Witness the ancient alpine tradition of Krampus and Perchten runs, where fearsome masked figures parade through the stre…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Berchtesgaden?

The best time to visit Berchtesgaden is June, September, July, August, October, with temperatures between 6 °C and 24 °C. The best month is June. June is high season.

What is the weather like in Berchtesgaden?

Berchtesgaden has a climate with an overall score of 4.2/10. Annual temperatures range from -5 °C to 24 °C.

What is the hottest month in Berchtesgaden?

The hottest month in Berchtesgaden is July, with average highs of 24 °C and lows of 14 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Berchtesgaden?

The rainiest month in Berchtesgaden is May, with an average of 201 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Berchtesgaden?

Peak season in Berchtesgaden is June, July, August, September, October. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Berchtesgaden?

Shoulder season in Berchtesgaden falls in April, May. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.