Weather radar Dresden
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Dresden climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Dresden shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 3.2° | 5° | 8.8° | 14.2° | 18.6° | 22.4° | 24.1° | 23.9° | 19.4° | 14.4° | 8.5° | 4.5° |
| Avg low (°C) | -2° | -1.6° | 0.7° | 4.5° | 9.2° | 13° | 15° | 14.8° | 11.2° | 7.4° | 3.2° | 0° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 69 | 53 | 59 | 48 | 68 | 72 | 90 | 93 | 67 | 60 | 61 | 64 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| Sunshine hours | 101 | 141 | 212 | 284 | 325 | 341 | 348 | 315 | 248 | 181 | 119 | 92 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Dresden
The best time to visit Dresden is typically June. In this month the average high is 22.4°C, precipitation is 72 mm and sunshine duration is 341 hours. The annual average high is 13.9°C, total annual precipitation is 804 mm (145 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2707 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dresden
How up to date is the weather radar for Dresden?
The weather radar for Dresden is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Dresden?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Dresden: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Dresden?
The thunderstorm potential for Dresden is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Dresden.
What is the climate like in Dresden?
Dresden has an annual average high of 13.9°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 24.1°C), the coldest January (avg low -2°C). The wettest month is August with 93 mm, the driest April with 48 mm. Total annual precipitation is 804 mm (145 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2707 hours.
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