Potsdam
City in Germany
Potsdam is a city in Germany with a population of 185,137 in 2025. Located 25 km from Berlin, it draws visitors to sights such as Sanssouci, the New Palace, Potsdam, Cecilienhof, and Glienicke Bridge.
What to see
The city features notable landmarks including the historic palaces of Sanssouci, the New Palace, Potsdam, and Cecilienhof. Visitors also view the Glienicke Bridge.
When to go
Daily high temperatures range from 3 °C in January to 23 °C in July and August. Low temperatures range from -2 °C in January and December to 15 °C in July and August. Monthly rain ranges from 32 mm in April over about 8 days to 61 mm in August over about 11 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Berlin, Germany, located 30 km away.
Top sights in Potsdam
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 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 46 | 38 | 45 | 32 | 55 | 60 | 58 | 61 | 47 | 40 | 45 | 52 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Potsdam (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.