Dresden
A baroque old town rebuilt with painstaking accuracy after being flattened in the war, a porcelain and art collection that once rivalled any royal court in Europe, and a river valley locals call the Florence of the Elbe without much exaggeration.
The best time to visit Dresden is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 15°C (59°F). Local time there is 18:44 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
April · high 55°F · rain 1.7in · 13.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C40°F | 75mm3.0in | 8.4h8.4h | |
| February | 7°C45°F | 70mm2.8in | 9.9h9.9h | |
| March | 10°C49°F | 54mm2.1in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| April | 13°C55°F | 43mm1.7in | 13.8h13.8h | in the recommended window |
| May | 17°C63°F | 55mm2.2in | 15.5h15.5h | in the recommended window |
| June | 25°C76°F | 54mm2.1in | 16.5h16.5h | in the recommended window |
| July | 25°C76°F | 49mm1.9in | 16.1h16.1h | |
| August | 25°C76°F | 86mm3.4in | 14.6h14.6h | |
| September | 20°C69°F | 51mm2.0in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| October | 16°C60°F | 67mm2.6in | 10.6h10.6h | in the recommended window |
| November | 9°C48°F | 52mm2.0in | 8.8h8.8h | |
| December | 5°C42°F | 59mm2.3in | 7.9h7.9h |
Good to know
- Currency
- EUR
- Language
- German
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Dresden?
The best time to visit Dresden is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 15°C (59°F).
How warm does Dresden get?
Typical daytime highs in Dresden are Mar–May 13°C (56°F), Jun–Aug 25°C (76°F), Sep–Nov 15°C (59°F), Dec–Feb 6°C (42°F).
Is Dresden expensive?
On the ground, Dresden is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Dresden good for?
Dresden is good for old stones and real towns, an unhurried pace, eating extremely well, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.