Dresden
City in Germany
Dresden is a city in Germany with a population of about 563,000 as of 2025. It is located 165 km from the capital, Berlin, and draws visitors to its historic architecture and the Dresden Elbe Valley.
What to see
The city features several significant historic landmarks. The Frauenkirche and the Zwinger are prominent sites, alongside the Semperoper and Dresden Castle. The area is also defined by the Dresden Elbe Valley, which is a UNESCO site. Other notable locations include the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister and the Green Vault.
When to go
Temperatures are highest from June through August, with daily highs around 21 °C to 23 °C and lows between 12 °C and 15 °C. These months also see rain, with July and August recording 84 mm and 88 mm of precipitation respectively. Winters are cold, with temperatures from December to February ranging between highs of 3 °C to 4 °C and lows of -1 °C to -2 °C. Rain occurs throughout the year, with the highest frequency of rainy days in January, June, and July.
Getting there
Dresden Airport is located 10 km from the city center.
Top sights in Dresden
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 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 50 | 42 | 51 | 45 | 65 | 64 | 84 | 88 | 53 | 45 | 59 | 59 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Dresden (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
- Green Vault