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Berlin in September
What September is really like in Berlin: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Spyrosdrakopoulos, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Berlin. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Often pleasantly warm and settled, with a packed cultural calendar as the season restarts.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 5th-warmest month in Berlin: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with August (25°C (77°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:40
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:22
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
Autumn (September–November). Settled September with the Marathon and art events, colourful October with the Festival of Lights, then grey November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Berlin Marathon (usually late September)
- Lollapalooza Berlin (usually September)
- Berlin Art Week (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Architecture · Mitte
Reichstag and its glass dome
Book an evening slot for sunset over the Tiergarten, and bring photo ID for the security check.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Architecture
- History
Religious site · Museum Island
Berlin Cathedral
The neo-Baroque Berliner Dom, completed in 1905, has a richly decorated interior, a huge Sauer organ and a crypt with nearly a hundred Hohenzollern coffins.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Views
- History
- Rainy day
Historic site · Mitte
Berlin Wall Memorial
Start at the Visitor Centre near Nordbahnhof and walk east along the outdoor exhibition; it is free and open-air.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Iconic
Viewpoint · Alexanderplatz
TV Tower (Fernsehturm)
Built by East Germany in 1969, the 368-metre Fernsehturm is the tallest structure in Germany.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Iconic
- Kids
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 11°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Berlin?
It is one of the best months to visit Berlin. Often pleasantly warm and settled, with a packed cultural calendar as the season restarts.
+How warm is Berlin in September?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Berlin in September?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.