About Germany
Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Western and Central Europe. It lies between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea to the north with the Alps to the south. Its 16 constituent states have a total population of over 83 million, making it the most populous member state of the European Union (EU). Germany borders Denmark to the north; Poland and the Czech Republic to the east; Austria and Switzerland to the south; and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west. The nation's capital and most populous city is Berlin and its main financial centre is Frankfurt; the largest urban area is the Ruhr.
Climate in Berlin
Warmest August, coolest December, driest April, sunniest July. Best time to visit: August.
Monthly climate normals for Berlin, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 6.6°C | 1.4°C | 40mm | 123h |
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| February | 8.5°C | 3.3°C | 101mm | 132h |
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| March | 9.2°C | 1.2°C | 34mm | 248h |
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| April | 16°C | 4.3°C | 4mm | 349h |
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| May | 17.4°C | 7.4°C | 45mm | 316h |
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| June | 23.8°C | 13.9°C | 51mm | 349h |
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| July | 23°C | 13.9°C | 59mm | 364h |
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| August | 27.4°C | 17.1°C | 39mm | 336h |
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| September | 20.8°C | 11°C | 59mm | 269h |
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| October | 14.1°C | 8.9°C | 63mm | 166h |
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| November | 9.7°C | 4.6°C | 18mm | 143h |
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| December | 5.5°C | 1.2°C | 27mm | 118h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Germany is the largest country in Central Europe. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, innovative inventions, its old-world charm and Gemütlichkeit (cosiness). Discard any perceptions of Germany as being homogeneous; a country of surprising regional diversity awaits your presence. Many tourists visit Germany to experience European history and the diverse German landscape. German culture, outdoor activities, German holidays and festivities, the countryside and rural areas, and the German cities are identified as being big draws for visitors.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Aachen Cathedral
- Aachen Cathedral Treasury
- Aachen Chapel of Hungary
- Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch
- Altes Museum
- Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
- Archaeological Border complex of Hedeby and the Danevirke
- Artists' Colony in Darmstadt
- Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces
- Bauhaus and its Sites in Weimar, Dessau and Bernau
Upcoming public holidays
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