Berlin in December
Christmas markets and cosy, early nights.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is a good time to visit Berlin.
December brings Berlin’s Christmas markets, with mulled wine, lights and crafts across the city. It is cold and gets dark early, but the festive atmosphere makes up for it, especially around New Year’s Eve at the Brandenburg Gate.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- -1–4°C
- Cold and dark, with a chance of frost and snow
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate — busy markets and New Year’s Eve
- Prices
- €€
- Moderate — higher around Christmas and New Year
+Christmas markets + festive atmosphere
–Cold, dark and busy markets
My tip for December
Visit the markets on weekday evenings to avoid the heaviest crowds and dress for cold evenings.
- Christmas markets
- Festive atmosphere
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Berlin, 10th for weather, 8th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Weather
Weather in Berlin in December
In December Berlin averages a high of 4°C (39°F) and a low of -1°C (30°F), with about 39 mm of rain or snow over 16 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 3°C); the wettest month is July.
- Average high
- 4°C
- 39°F
- Average low
- -1°C
- 30°F
- Precipitation
- 39 mm
- Wet days
- 16
Climate data: Data derived from Deutscher Wetterdienst. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Berlin in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Berlin?
- December is a good time to visit Berlin. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Berlin overall (10 for weather, 8 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Christmas markets + festive atmosphere. The main downside: Cold, dark and busy markets.
- What is the weather like in Berlin in December?
- Average highs are around 4°C and lows around -1°C. Expect about 39 mm of rain or snow over roughly 16 wet days. Cold and dark, with a chance of frost and snow. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 3°C).
- Is Berlin crowded in December?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate — busy markets and New Year’s Eve. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Berlin in December?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Moderate — higher around Christmas and New Year. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Berlin?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (December ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
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