Dresden Weather
Dresden weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct.
Dresden current weather
Dresden now (local time 13:45)
18°C
Overcast
- Feels like
- 18°
- Humidity
- 75%
- Wind
- 7 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
8° – 23°C
Rain likely on 1 of 7 days
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Dresden 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌫️
19°
12°
💧0%
Mon
10/5
🌫️
20°
9°
💧0%
Tue
10/6
🌫️
22°
8°
💧0%
Wed
10/7
🌫️
23°
8°
💧0%
Thu
10/8
🌧️
19°
10°
💧54%
Fri
10/9
☁️
14°
8°
💧36%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
14°
8°
💧41%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
14°
9°
💧32%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
18°
9°
💧35%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
17°
14°
💧25%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
18°
12°
💧25%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
12°
6°
💧15%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
9°
4°
💧22%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
5°
3°
💧24%
Best time to visit Dresden
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Dresden are Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct. The hottest month is July (average high 26°C) and the coldest is January (average low -3°C).
Dresden climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2°C | -3°C | 61 mm | 93% | -17°C |
| Feb | 4°C | -3°C | 41 mm | 90% | -17°C |
| Mar | 9°C | 0°C | 48 mm | 85% | -16°C |
| AprBest | 15°C | 4°C | 38 mm | 78% | -14°C |
| MayBest | 20°C | 9°C | 64 mm | 75% | -12°C |
| JunBest | 24°C | 13°C | 73 mm | 70% | -10°C |
| JulBest | 26°C | 15°C | 87 mm | 67% | -8°C |
| AugBest | 26°C | 15°C | 81 mm | 67% | -9°C |
| SepBest | 21°C | 10°C | 58 mm | 73% | -13°C |
| OctBest | 15°C | 6°C | 54 mm | 83% | -16°C |
| Nov | 8°C | 2°C | 56 mm | 91% | -18°C |
| Dec | 4°C | -1°C | 56 mm | 93% | -17°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Dresden weather month by month: what to wear
Dresden in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Dresden is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C, around 54 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 83% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Dresden in November
November in Dresden is cold: average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C, around 56 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 91% humidity — about 18°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Dresden in December
December in Dresden is cold: average highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C, around 56 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 93% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves.
Dresden in January
January in Dresden is freezing: average highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C, around 61 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 93% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves; snow is possible.
Dresden in February
February in Dresden is cold: average highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C, around 41 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 90% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves.
Dresden in March
March in Dresden is cold: average highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C, around 48 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 85% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Dresden in AprilBest month
April in Dresden is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C, around 38 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 78% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Dresden in MayBest month
May in Dresden is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C, around 64 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 75% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Dresden in JuneBest month
June in Dresden is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C, around 73 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 70% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Dresden in JulyBest month
July in Dresden is warm to hot: average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C, around 87 mm of rain (some rain) and 67% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Dresden in AugustBest month
August in Dresden is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C, around 81 mm of rain (some rain) and 67% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Dresden in SeptemberBest month
September in Dresden is mild and cool: average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C, around 58 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 73% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Dresden?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Dresden are Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct. The hottest month is July (average high 26°C) and the coldest is January (average low -3°C).
›What's the weather like in Dresden in October, and what should I wear?
October in Dresden is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C, around 54 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 83% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
›What's the weather like in Dresden in November, and what should I wear?
November in Dresden is cold: average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C, around 56 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 91% humidity — about 18°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
›When is the rainy season in Dresden?
Dresden is wettest in July, with about 87 mm on average, and driest in April, with about 38 mm.
›How cold does Dresden get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 2°C by day and -3°C at night. Nights regularly drop below freezing and snow is possible.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: July; coldest: January.