Checkpoint Charlie
This site is a Berlin border crossing that was established in 1961 as part of the Berlin Wall. It is one of the 12 most looked-up sights in Germany.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July and August, with daily highs of 23 °C and lows of 15 °C. The wettest months are June, with 60 mm of rain, and May, with 57 mm. In April and October, daily highs are 13 °C. For colder weather, January and December have daily lows between -2 °C and -1 °C. In January, there are about 13 rainy days and 48 mm of rain, while in December, there are about 13 rainy days and 53 mm of rain.
The site is 1 km from Berlin and 18 km from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). It is wheelchair accessible. Nearby locations include Topography of Terror (0.5 km), the Jewish Museum Berlin (0.7 km), the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe (1.0 km), Neue Wache (1.2 km), and the Brandenburg Gate (1.3 km).
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 48 | 39 | 46 | 33 | 57 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 48 | 40 | 46 | 53 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
