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Leipzig in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Leipzig in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Leipzig in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Leipzig in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +66°F and about 7 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 15 rainy days and 64 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
64 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Leipzig has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Leipzig in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Leipzig for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +68°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +81°F during the day and a minimum of +39°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +77°F.

Is Leipzig warm or cold in May?

Leipzig is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +48°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Leipzig:

Climate in Leipzig in May

Leipzig weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+57°F+66°F+72°F
Min. temperature
+23°F+32°F+39°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+90°F+100°F
Rainfall
43 mm64 mm66 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
70%68%69%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
775
Cloudy days
776
Rainy days
151516
Snowy days
100

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +66°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 43 mm to 64 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Leipzig in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Leipzig is gradually decreasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Leipzig based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 19%, leading to total precipitation of around 22 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Leipzig wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 78 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 26 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Leipzig?

This is the weather in Leipzig in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+67°F
2 May
☀️
+57°F
3 May
☀️
+60°F
4 May
☀️
+66°F
5 May
☀️
+72°F
6 May
☁️
+64°F
7 May
☁️
+58°F
8 May
☀️
+66°F
9 May
☀️
+68°F
10 May
🌧️
+62°F
11 May
☀️
+70°F
12 May
☀️
+71°F
13 May
☀️
+69°F
14 May
☀️
+69°F
15 May
☀️
+69°F
16 May
☀️
+60°F
17 May
☀️
+60°F
18 May
☀️
+63°F
19 May
☀️
+67°F
20 May
☀️
+72°F
21 May
☀️
+80°F
22 May
☀️
+80°F
23 May
☁️
+64°F
24 May
☁️
+59°F
25 May
☀️
+67°F
26 May
☀️
+69°F
27 May
☀️
+69°F
28 May
☀️
+74°F
29 May
☀️
+72°F
30 May
☀️
+72°F
31 May
☀️
+77°F
In May 2023 Leipzig had 26 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Leipzig climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Leipzig in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+52°F) and the highest in 2019 (+61°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 357 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1744 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Leipzig in May:

Is May a good time to visit Leipzig?

May is a really good time to go to Leipzig. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Leipzig.

Can you sunbathe in Leipzig in May?

May has mild temperatures in Leipzig. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Leipzig rainy in May?

Leipzig is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Leipzig in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Leipzig in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Germany

Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.

Monthly weather in Leipzig

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Leipzig, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.