Monthly climate guide

Berlin in September

In Berlin, September sits in early autumn, a shoulder-season month where the conditions can shift as the season turns. Most days land in a mild, easygoing zone, with evenings that ease back comfortably. Daylight is moderate, so steady pacing works well. Comfort is usually predictable, so a standard day plan works well.

Annual ranking snapshot

Ranked across 12 months

September in context

How it compares to the rest of the year in Berlin.

Hottest (avg)
IN-BETWEEN
#4 / 12

Sits around the middle of the year.

Wettest (avg)
IN-BETWEEN
#7 / 12

Typical rainfall for the year.

Daylight Hours
IN-BETWEEN
#6 / 12

Around the yearly average.

Windiest (avg)
WIND
#9 / 12

Close to the yearly wind average.

Highest UV
UV
#6 / 12

Near the middle of the yearly UV range.

Most Humid
HUMID
#7 / 12

Humidity stays close to the yearly norm.

Climate normals

Four planning pillars

Monthly climate breakdown

A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for September.

Thermal profile

Temperature

Typical daytime high

Nighttime low
Feels like (avg)

Light window

Sunshine

12.7 h

Average daylight

UV index (max)
5
Typical sun hours
05:41 - 18:20

Wet-day pattern

Rain & Snow

Typical rainfall

Rainy days
12 days
Cloud cover (avg)
61%

Air feel

Humidity & Wind

74%

Average humidity

Wind (avg)
Wind (max gusts)

Historical daily baseline

Daily climate explorer

Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through September in Berlin. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.

Primary control

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Secondary context

Monthly trend

Day 15 selected

Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.

Daily climate explorer for SeptemberMonthly trend chart for the selected climate metric, with the chosen day marked.010203011630°C
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range

Day 15 selected for September. Temperature 18.2°C.

Historical disruption baseline

Typical disruptions in September

Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in September.

Rain High impact

Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 11% of days (3.4 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

3.4 days / month

Share of days
~11% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~17mm (P95)
Why this matters

Washout conditions are possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind High impact

Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.9 days / month

Share of days
~3% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~85km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Strong gusts are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain Moderate

Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 12% of days (3.5 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

3.5 days / month

Share of days
~12% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~18mm (P95)
Why this matters

Rain disruption risk appears on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cold Moderate

Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 9% of days (2.6 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

2.6 days / month

Share of days
~9% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters

Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~3 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Visibility Minor

Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.6 days / month

Share of days
~2% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~96% (P95)
Why this matters

Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

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Rain High impact

Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.5 days/month in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.5 days / month

Share of days
Upper edge
Up to ~23mm (P95)
Why this matters

Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind High impact

Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~84km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Stormy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain Moderate

Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 4% of days (1.2 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.2 days / month

Share of days
~4% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~23mm (P95)
Why this matters

Heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cloud Minor

Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 58% of days (17.3 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

17.3 days / month

Share of days
~58% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Cloudy skies are possible on ~17 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 51% of days (15.2 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

15.2 days / month

Share of days
~51% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~12mm (P95)
Why this matters

Measurable rain is possible on ~15 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 37% of days (11.0 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

11.0 days / month

Share of days
~37% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~17h (P95)
Why this matters

Several rainy hours are possible on ~11 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cloud Minor

Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 32% of days (9.5 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

9.5 days / month

Share of days
~32% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~10 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Humidity Minor

High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 30% of days (9.0 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

9.0 days / month

Share of days
~30% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~92% (P95)
Why this matters

High humidity is possible on ~9 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.

Wind Minor

Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 29% of days (8.7 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

8.7 days / month

Share of days
~29% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~66km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Gusty conditions are possible on ~9 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain Minor

Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 23% of days (6.9 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

6.9 days / month

Share of days
~23% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~18h (P95)
Why this matters

Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cloud Minor

Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 11% of days (3.3 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

3.3 days / month

Share of days
~11% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Overcast skies are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Other Minor

Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.6 days / month

Share of days
~2% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~96 (P95)
Why this matters

Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Heat Minor

Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.4 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~33°C (P95)
Why this matters

Hot days are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Wind Minor

Breezy days Measures: Breezy days (mean wind >=25 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.4 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~28km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Breezy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Cold Minor

Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.4 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters

Cold nights are possible on ~0 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Heat Minor

Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 0.1 days/month in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.1 days / month

Share of days
Upper edge
Up to ~31°C (P95)
Why this matters

Heatwave runs are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Travel planning FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.

Is September a good time to visit Berlin?

Typical September days in Berlin reach highs of 19°C (66°F) with nights around 11°C (52°F). It usually feels mild by day and cool after dark. Overall, September sits in the middle of the Berlin climate range.

What are temperatures like in September?

In September, you can usually expect highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows near 11°C (52°F). That means mild days and cool nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.

How much does it rain in September?

Rainfall in September averages 49 mm (1.9 in) across roughly 12 days. Overall it is a quite rainy time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.

How many hours of daylight are there in September?

You can expect about 13 hours of daylight in September. Sunrise is typically around 05:41 and sunset near 18:20. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.

How strong is the sun in September?

UV levels are moderate (around 5); sunscreen and sunglasses are still a good idea.

Is it windy in September?

In September, average wind speeds are around 12 km/h (7 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 50 km/h (31 mph). On the ground, it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.

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