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Weather & Climate in Berchtesgaden, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Berchtesgaden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 281.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,883 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,883 ft (574 m) |
| Area | 18.9 sq mi (48.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 408/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6324°N, 13.0019°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
332 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2004 | 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy | M4.3 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia | M4.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Aug 30, 2003 | 5 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.2 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria | M4.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | Austria | M4.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 5 km SSE of Sellrain, Austria | M4.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 7 km NW of Mariastein, Austria | M4.0 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Apr 18, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Chiaulis, Italy | M4.0 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 1999 | 5 km S of Prato, Italy | M3.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 2 km S of Ampezzo, Italy | M3.9 | 139 km | 9 km |
| Sep 29, 1997 | northern Italy | M3.9 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 2004 | 3 km NW of St. Martin of Tennengebirge, Austria | M3.9 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Sauris di Sotto, Italy | M3.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in |
Berchtesgaden has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 27°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (3.0").