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Potsdam Weather in September

Potsdam in September

The short of it: Potsdam in September averages a high of 20 °C (68 °F) and a low of 10 °C (50 °F), with 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 10° · rain 45 mm · daylight 12 h 34 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & June

September in Potsdam brings afternoons near 20° and nights around 10°, with about 45 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from August to about 20°, with nights near 10°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 34 min in mid-September, 126 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates September 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Potsdam runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Zehlendorf, 13 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

September in Potsdam, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus August
5° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus October
6° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 34 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ZehlendorfState of Berlin13 km ENE20°10°44 mm
WilhelmstadtState of Berlin16 km NNE20°10°44 mm
StaakenState of Berlin16 km NNE20°10°44 mm
LichterfeldeState of Berlin17 km ENE20°10°44 mm
FalkenseeBrandenburg18 km N20°10°44 mm
Falkenhagener FeldState of Berlin18 km NNE20°10°44 mm
SteglitzState of Berlin19 km ENE20°10°44 mm
SpandauState of Berlin19 km NNE20°10°44 mm

The Almanac · Potsdam Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from August to about 20°, with nights near 10°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Potsdam by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°46 mm16 km/h8 h 11 min✦✦
February5°-1°36 mm15 km/h9 h 49 min✦✦✦
March9°1°41 mm15 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April16°5°29 mm13 km/h13 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
May21°9°51 mm13 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
June24°12°56 mm12 km/h16 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°69 mm12 km/h16 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
August25°14°54 mm12 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°45 mm12 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°6°40 mm13 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
November8°3°39 mm14 km/h8 h 39 min✦✦✦
December4°0°47 mm15 km/h7 h 42 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Potsdam in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Potsdam in September?

Days average 20 °C (68 °F) and nights 10 °C (50 °F), with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from August to about 20°, with nights near 10°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Potsdam?

The Almanac gives September 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Potsdam in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 34 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 42 min in December to 16 h 47 min in June.

Does it snow in Potsdam in September?

Hardly — September nights average 10 °C (50 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Potsdam in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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