Dresden — Weather today

Dresden is in Saxony, in eastern Germany, in the Elbe valley between hills, wooded slopes and flatter urban districts. A 24 hour forecast is useful here because shifting cloud, wind near the river, summer showers, winter dampness, valley fog and differences between the old centre, embankments, parks and higher districts can quickly affect plans.

Dresden is usually classified as having a temperate oceanic climate in the Koppen system (Cfb), with a clear continental influence from eastern Germany. Summer daytime temperatures often sit around 22-25°C (72-77°F), while winter is commonly about 2-5°C (36-41°F). Rain is possible all year, summer more often brings short showers and thunderstorms, winter may bring rain, wet snow, ice and chilly wind, and spring and autumn can change quickly.

Before walking to the Church of Our Lady, the Zwinger palace complex, the Semper Opera House, Brühl’s Terrace, Dresden Castle, the Old Town, the Great Garden or along the Elbe, check temperature, wind, rain, UV and visibility. The hourly forecast helps plan city centre walks, museum visits, riverfront routes, viewpoints and evening walks.