Month guide · Berlin · Germany
Berlin in July
What July is really like in Berlin: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Berlin. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 16.4 hours of daylight. Warmest month, with swimming in the lakes and thunderstorms on hot afternoons.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 16.4 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Berlin: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with June (23°C (73°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:02
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:23
- Daylight
- About 16.4 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm days, lake swimming, open-air cinema and Pride; the busiest season, with occasional heatwaves and thunderstorms.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Berlin Pride (CSD) — large parade through the centre (usually late July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Mitte
Museum Island
A Museum Island day ticket covering several museums pays off if you visit two or more.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · Museum Island
Neues Museum
Rebuilt by David Chipperfield in 2009 while keeping its war scars, the Neues Museum holds the 3,300-year-old painted bust of Queen Nefertiti, Egyptian papyri and sculpture, and prehistoric treasures including the conical golden Berlin Gold Hat.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
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Historic site · Friedrichshain
East Side Gallery
Walk it from the Ostbahnhof end towards the red-brick Oberbaum Bridge, then cross to Kreuzberg.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- History
- Photo spot
- Iconic
Historic site · Mitte
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Peter Eisenman's memorial, opened in 2005, covers a city block near the Brandenburg Gate with 2,711 concrete slabs of varying heights on undulating ground, creating a disorienting walk.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 14°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Berlin?
One of the best months to visit Berlin, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and August–September. Compare every month.
Berlin in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Berlin?
It is one of the best months to visit Berlin. Warmest month, with swimming in the lakes and thunderstorms on hot afternoons.
+How warm is Berlin in July?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Berlin in July?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.