Potsdam
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Potsdam month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Potsdam are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 24–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and June the wettest (about 66 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3 | -0.4 | 59 | 3.2 |
| February | 6.5 | 0.1 | 50 | 5.2 |
| March | 9.8 | 1.6 | 42 | 7.2 |
| April | 14.3 | 4.9 | 32 | 10.0 |
| May | 19.1 | 9.5 | 42 | 11.5 |
| June | 24.2 | 14.3 | 66 | 12.7 |
| July | 24.2 | 15.2 | 66 | 11.8 |
| August | 24.7 | 15.5 | 46 | 11.1 |
| September | 20.8 | 12.2 | 42 | 9.3 |
| October | 14.8 | 8.4 | 57 | 6.0 |
| November | 8.4 | 3.4 | 45 | 4.1 |
| December | 5.4 | 1.2 | 51 | 2.7 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1317
By 1317, it was mentioned as a small town.
- Documented history · 1345
It gained its town charter in 1345.
- Documented history · 1573
In 1573, it was still a small market town of 2,000 inhabitants.
- Documented history in 1317
Mentioned as a small town by 1317.
- Town charter granted in 1345
The city gained its town charter in 1345.
Sources checked (25)
- Potsdam
- Lord Mayor Noosha Aubel | Landeshauptstadt Potsdam
- Welcome to Potsdam
- Mayor Burkhard Exner - Landeshauptstadt Potsdam
- Potsdam | Germany, Map, Population, World War II, & Facts - Britannica
- Noosha Aubel, Mayor of Potsdam, was a guest today at the ...
- Potsdam – Wikipedia
- Noosha Aubel: biography of the Mayor of Potsdam
- THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Potsdam (2026) - Tripadvisor
- Potsdam elects non-party Noosha Aubel as mayor – Archyde
- SUNY Potsdam | SUNY Potsdam
- OB-Wahl in Potsdam: Erstmals seit 1990 kein Sozi gewählt
- Potsdam | visitBerlin.de
- Potsdam - What to Do in Potsdam and Getting There
- Potsdam: beautiful gardens and UNESCO World Heritage - Germany
- 15 Best Things to Do in Potsdam (Germany) - The Crazy Tourist
- 61 Famous People from Potsdam, Germany | Pantheon
- Famous People From Potsdam, Germany & Celebs Born In Potsdam
- Celebrities Born In Potsdam, Germany - Famous Birthdays
- Category:People from Potsdam - Wikipedia
- List of Famous people born in Potsdam, Germany - FMSPPL.com
- List of People from Potsdam - FamousFix List
- Who Was Born in Potsdam, Germany? Famous Names and Their ...
- Portrait | History - Landeshauptstadt Potsdam
- Wikidata structured records for Potsdam
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01 · OverviewPotsdam, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Potsdam took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Potsdam
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Potsdam
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Potsdam
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Potsdam
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Potsdam
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Potsdam
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01 · Q&AWhere is Potsdam located and what are its coordinates?
Potsdam is situated in Germany at geographic coordinates 52.3989, 13.0657, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Potsdam?
Potsdam has a recorded population of approximately 184,754 and observes the Europe/Berlin time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Potsdam?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Potsdam include German, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Potsdam?
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