---
title: "Berlin, Germany"
description: "Germany · airport BER"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/berlin"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
---

# 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

Germany · airport BER

## On the ground

- Safety: High degree of caution
- Currency: Euro (EUR). 100 USD = 89.27 EUR
- Phone code: +49
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/LP9NbY](https://airalo.pxf.io/LP9NbY)
- Taxi / ride-hailing: Uber, Bolt, FREENOW
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Berlin](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Berlin)

## Brief

- Try Berlin specialties such as currywurst, döner kebab, Berliner Pfannkuchen, and local craft beer.
- Berlin is generally easy to explore by U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, bus, bicycle, and walking. Validate public-transport tickets before boarding, as inspections are common.

## Safety and health

- Tap water is generally safe to drink. Do not drink from fountains or other sources marked “kein Trinkwasser.” ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Germany))
- If spending time in wooded parks or countryside around Berlin, check for ticks after outdoor activities and consider carrying a tick-removal tool. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Germany))
- Pharmacies are marked “Apotheke”; some medicines that are over the counter elsewhere require a prescription in Germany. Visitors from outside the EU should ensure their travel insurance covers German medical costs. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Germany))

## Recent News

- Ryanair plans to close its Berlin Brandenburg base on October 24, 2026, cutting roughly half its current Berlin services and cancelling 12 routes, including links to Gran Canaria, Palermo, Marseille, and Thessaloniki. Check directly with the airline if travelling after that date. ([dw.com](https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-uk-news-berlin/live-79587637))
- A pro-Palestinian march in central Berlin on October 10 drew around 3,500 people. Further demonstrations may cause short-notice road closures, crowding, and transport changes around the government district and central routes. ([dawn.com](https://www.dawn.com/news/2036256/thousands-join-pro-palestinian-marches-in-london-berlin))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best times to visit Berlin are May, June and September, when conditions are generally mild and well suited to parks, walking tours and outdoor attractions. July and August are warm but can bring heat, sudden heavy showers and thunderstorms, while the remaining months are cooler and more changeable.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | OK | 0 | 22 | 3 |
| February | OK | 1 | 12 | 4 |
| March | OK | 6 | 18 | 5 |
| April | OK | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| May | Great | 14 | 21 | 9 |
| June | Great | 16 | 30 | 9 |
| July | OK | 19 | 39 | 10 |
| August | OK | 20 | 20 | 10 |
| September | Great | 15 | 16 | 9 |
| October | Great | 10 | 21 | 5 |
| November | OK | 6 | 16 | 4 |
| December | Great | 2 | 21 | 3 |

### Month by month

- **January (OK):** January is cold and often frosty, around -3°C to 4°C. Snow is possible, while grey skies and rain favour museums and other indoor attractions.
- **February (OK):** February is wintry, with frosty spells, occasional snow and frequent grey or damp weather. Museums, cafés and short outdoor walks suit the conditions.
- **March (OK):** March is changeable, with cool days, chilly evenings, rain and possible late snow. Outdoor sightseeing works with flexible plans and suitable layers.
- **April (OK):** April brings mild but unsettled spring weather, with showers, cloudy spells and cool evenings. Parks and landmarks work well during dry intervals.
- **May (Great):** May is mild, around 8°C to 18°C, with generally pleasant conditions and occasional rain. Outdoor cafés, parks and walking tours suit the month.
- **June (Great):** June is warm, around 12°C to 22°C, with long daylight hours and occasional rain. Parks, river walks and open-air attractions are well suited to the month.
- **July (OK):** July is warm, around 14°C to 25°C, and heat above 30°C can occur. Sudden intense thunderstorms and showers may interrupt outdoor plans.
- **August (OK):** August is warm, around 14°C to 25°C, with occasional heat above 30°C. Sudden heavy showers and thunderstorms can arrive during the day.
- **September (Great):** September is mild and relatively dry, around 10°C to 20°C, with rain on roughly eight days. Walking tours, museums and outdoor attractions suit the month.
- **October (Great):** October brings cool, changeable weather with cloudy, damp and rainy spells alongside pleasant autumn days. Museums and galleries pair well with park walks.
- **November (OK):** November is cool and often grey, around 0°C to 8°C, with rain and occasional fog. Indoor attractions suit the month, with outdoor visits between showers.
- **December (Great):** December is cold, around -1°C to 5°C, with frost and occasional snow that may melt quickly. Seasonal lights and indoor cultural attractions suit the short days.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 15 | 6 | 2% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 14 | 6 | 68% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 13 | 5 | 3% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 13 | 7 | 15% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 13 | 6 | 19% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 12 | 4 | 15% |
| 02 Nov 02 Nov | 9 | 4 | 21% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/Discover-Berlin-Half-Day-Walking-Tour/d488-3817DISCOVER?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 22.86 USD · 3.5–3.5 HOUR
- [Berlin's Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War](https://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/Berlin-2-hour-Third-Reich-Cold-War-Combo-Tour/d488-5560P48?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 21.85 USD · 2–2 HOUR
- [Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English](https://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/Sachsenhausen-Concentration-Camp-Tour-from-Berlin/d488-5560CAMP?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 27.34 USD · 5.5–5.5 HOUR
- [Explore Berlin: See All The Iconic Sights & Some Hidden Gems](https://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/Berlin-Highlights-and-Hidden-Sites-Historical-Walking-Tour/d488-5560HIGHLIGHTS?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 20.15 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/Final-Days-of-World-War-2-Walking-Tour-of-Berlin/d488-5560WAR?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 20.94 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Berlin Icebar Experience Including 3 drinks](https://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/Berlin-Icebar/d488-2550P140?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 26.29 USD · 1–1 HOUR
- [Berlin: Mitte District Food Tour with 7 Authentic Local Tastings](https://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/Small-Group-3-Hour-East-Berlin-Food-Walking-Tour/d488-7812P7?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 89.6 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Cold War, Berlin Wall, Spies and the East Side Gallery](https://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/Cold-War-Walking-Tour-of-Berlin/d488-5560COLDWAR?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 20.94 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Berlin: Highlights of Berlin Guided Bike & E-Bike Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/3-Hour-Berlin-Highlights-Bike-Tour/d488-3933P25?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 40 USD · 3–3 HOUR

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