Neue Wache
The Neue Wache is a Neoclassical guardhouse and memorial in the Bezirk Mitte district of Berlin. Designed by architects Karl Friedrich Schinkel and Heinrich Tessenow, the site was commissioned by Frederick William III of Prussia in 1818. This site is a cultural heritage monument. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Germany on English Wikipedia, ranking 111th.
Planning a visit
The weather in Berlin varies throughout the year. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 23 °C and lows of 15 °C. The coldest months are January and December, when daily highs reach 3 °C and lows are between -1 °C and -2 °C. Rainfall is most frequent in June, with 60 mm of rain over about 10 days, while April is the driest month with 33 mm of rain over about 8 days.
The site is 1 km from Berlin and 19 km from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). It is located near several landmarks, such as the Altes Museum and Neues Museum, which are both 0.3 km away. The Pergamon Museum, Alte Nationalgalerie, and Berlin Cathedral are also within 0.4 km. The site is wheelchair accessible.
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.
