Do you need a visa for Germany with a British passport?
Visa-free
With a British passport you enter Germany without a visa.
Data last updated on 06/08/2026
This is for guidance only: entry rules change without notice. Confirm it before you travel with the consulate or embassy of your destination, and with the relevant authorities (your airline, border police).
Climate & seasons
When to go to Germany?
Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High | 4° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 18° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 8° | 5° |
| Rain (mm) | 65 | 54 | 44 | 57 | 68 | 52 | 63 | 66 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 48 |
Plan your trip to Germany
Budget, itineraries, seasons and places to see: our full destination guide.
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