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Berlin summer solstice: Shorter than in Hamburg – what’s behind it?
Find out when the longest day of the year takes place in Potsdam and how weather trends develop in Brandenburg.
Berlin summer solstice: Shorter than in Hamburg – what’s behind it?
Summer time in the Federal Republic! Just in time for the summer solstice on June 21st, the days are at their best. But be careful: the longest day of the year is not the same length everywhere. On June 21st, Berlin has a duration of sunshine of 16 hours and 50 minutes, while in Hamburg it is 17 hours and 3 minutes. In Munich, on the other hand, sun worshipers have to be content with 16 hours and 5 minutes. This makes it clear that the sun shines a little longer in the Hanseatic city. That's what she reports Berlin newspaper.
For all early risers and night owls: In Berlin, the sun rises at 4:43 a.m. on the longest day of the year and doesn't say goodbye until 9:33 p.m. This makes the day the perfect time to get outdoors, whether for a brisk stroll through town or a relaxed picnic in the park. Potsdam, on the other hand, has a very similar timing: Here the sun rises at 4:45 a.m. and sets at 9:34 p.m.
Keep a cool head: Summer is not necessarily the warmest
But the longest day does not mean the highest temperatures. The heat often doesn't really get going until July or August. The meteorological summer began on June 1st, when temperatures in Berlin reached almost 20 degrees. This number is used in the weather statistics for Brandenburg and Berlin meteo.plus which has been recording average temperature and precipitation values since 1981.
Here is a small overview of the average temperature values over different periods of time:
| period | Medium temperature (°C) |
|---|---|
| 1901-2000 | 8.71 |
| 1961-1990 | 8.68 |
| 1971-2000 | 9.00 |
| 1981-2010 | 9.27 |
| 1991-2020 | 9.69 |
Weather observations and sunshine
Back to the topic of hours of sunshine: The duration of sunshine in Berlin has also changed in the last few decades. Loud German Weather Service The average values for sunshine duration between 1981 and 2020 have reached over 1,700 hours per year, which is a very pleasing development for the sun worshipers among us.
A typical feature of the German weather: the summers can vary. While Cologne and other residents of the Rhine region often expect higher temperatures, in the cooler northern regions you should often wrap up warmly.
The longest day of the year brings lots of joy and opportunities to enjoy nature. Remember to equip yourself with sunscreen in good time and enjoy the most beautiful places in the city!