Berlin weather and climate in January, February, March and April

Berlin climate from January to April

Berlin, the capital of Germany, is a city where a continental climate dominates, characterised by very cold winters and very hot summers

For those who want to go to the capital at this time of year, it is a good idea to bring good heavy clothing because there will be freezing cold, rain and heavy snowfall.

Here is everything you need to know.

Berlin weather from January to February

In January, biting cold weather prevails in this city, with temperatures hovering around zero. The weather is rather rainy and the days are very short. On average, days last 08:11. Sunrise starts around 08:00 and sets at around 16:00.

In both January and February, the sun is rare. During this period, there can be considerable climatic variations and this can be due to the Atlantic currents, which can cause the temperature to rise slightly, sometimes exceeding 10 degrees

Then there may be other days where the protagonist will be the high pressure, characterised by cold and grey weather, temperatures that can reach as low as -2°, especially at dawn or during the night, in fact it is not uncommon for night frosts to occur.

At other times, however, cold currents of Siberian origin bring snowfall and frost, sometimes very intense, not only at night but also during the day, causing considerable inconvenience.

Jumpers, coats, gloves and boots will therefore be indispensable.

Berlin climate from March to April

In March, the weather is rather harsh in this city. The seasonal minimum is 3°. Rainfall often occurs during this period as well, but with a slightly smaller amount than in February

Snowfall may still occur not only in March but also in the first half of April

In the second half of the month, on the other hand, temperatures begin to rise, sometimes reaching 20 °C, but the weather still remains unstable. The days begin to lengthen and spirits can finally lift

For those who want to take a trip to Berlin at this time of year, it is advisable to bring warm clothes, as the cold will still be the boss. For the first warmth, you will have to wait until May when the weather will be pleasantly warm, even peaks of 25° can be reached, bringing with them good weather