Berchtesgaden
City in Germany
Berchtesgaden is a town in Germany with a population of about 7,700 people. It is located 544 kilometers from Berlin and is known for sites such as the Kehlsteinhaus and Königssee.
What to see
The town offers access to natural and historic sites. Visitors can travel to the Königssee, a lake, or visit the Kehlsteinhaus.
When to go
The warmest weather occurs from June through August, with daily highs around 19 °C to 21 °C. These months also see the most rain, with between 180 mm and 209 mm falling over 19 to 21 days. Winters are cold, with January and February daily highs ranging from 0 °C to 3 °C and daily lows dropping to -8 °C. Spring and autumn offer cooler temperatures, with highs between 6 °C and 17 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Salzburg Airport in Austria, located 18 kilometers from Berchtesgaden.
Top sights in Berchtesgaden
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. The wettest is July, with about 209 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| Average low, °C | -8 | -7 | -3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 3 | -3 | -7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 98 | 90 | 129 | 96 | 139 | 180 | 209 | 206 | 149 | 100 | 106 | 111 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Berchtesgaden (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.