Dresden Elbe Valley
Dresden, Germany UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dresden Elbe Valley is a cultural landscape in Saxony and a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Dresden. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Germany on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit depends on weather preferences. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 23 °C and lows between 14 °C and 15 °C. The coldest month is January, with a high of 2 °C and a low of -3 °C. September and May also offer milder temperatures, with highs around 18 °C. Rainfall is highest in August at 90 mm and lowest in February at 43 mm. January has the most rainy days, averaging about 15.
The valley is 10 km from Dresden Airport and 166 km from Berlin. Travelers can combine a visit to the area with other local landmarks. The Frauenkirche, Dresden Castle, Semperoper, and Zwinger are all located within 6 km of the valley. Moritzburg Castle is also nearby, at 16.1 km away.
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 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 52 | 43 | 52 | 46 | 67 | 66 | 86 | 90 | 54 | 46 | 60 | 60 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
