Berlin in December
Weekends fill up around the markets while weekdays stay calm, and the 31st brings a crowd of hundreds of thousands to Unter den Linden.
Is December a good time to visit Berlin?
December is a middling month in Berlin — crowds around 60/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in December
- Christmas markets across the city
- New Year’s Eve at the Brandenburg Gate
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Berlin, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Berlin?
December is a middling month in Berlin — crowds around 60/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Berlin in December?
Berlin sits at roughly 60/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 4 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Berlin in December?
Expect highs around 4°C and lows near 0°C in December, with about 11 wet days across the month.