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Leipzig in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Leipzig in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Leipzig in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +57°F and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 15 rainy days with an average precipitation of 50 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
50 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Leipzig has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Leipzig in October

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

The temperature in October is +63°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +81°F during the day and a minimum of +34°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 38% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +55°F.

Is Leipzig warm or cold in October?

Leipzig is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +66°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +52°F to +45°F.

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

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

Climate in Leipzig in October

Leipzig weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+66°F+57°F+46°F
Min. temperature
+36°F+21°F+12°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+81°F+70°F
Rainfall
55 mm50 mm47 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
75%80%84%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
764
Cloudy days
81010
Rainy days
151513
Snowy days
003

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +66°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 55 mm to 50 mm. Humidity rises from 75% to 80%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in September to 6 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 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 increasing during October, going from 4 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Leipzig based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 71%, leading to total precipitation of around 110 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October 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 October in Leipzig?

This is the weather in Leipzig in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+73°F
2 October
☀️
+81°F
3 October
☀️
+78°F
4 October
☀️
+63°F
5 October
☀️
+62°F
6 October
☀️
+67°F
7 October
☀️
+67°F
8 October
☀️
+66°F
9 October
🌧️
+58°F
10 October
☀️
+66°F
11 October
☀️
+80°F
12 October
🌧️
+65°F
13 October
☀️
+74°F
14 October
☀️
+69°F
15 October
☀️
+50°F
16 October
☀️
+51°F
17 October
☀️
+54°F
18 October
☀️
+52°F
19 October
🌫️
+58°F
20 October
🌫️
+53°F
21 October
☀️
+67°F
22 October
☀️
+60°F
23 October
☀️
+62°F
24 October
🌧️
+60°F
25 October
☀️
+57°F
26 October
☁️
+55°F
27 October
🌧️
+50°F
28 October
☀️
+59°F
29 October
☀️
+63°F
30 October
☀️
+61°F
31 October
☁️
+56°F
In October 2023 Leipzig had 23 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 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 October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Leipzig?

It’s always a good time to visit Leipzig, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Leipzig in October?

October 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 October?

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

Is it sunny in Leipzig in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Leipzig in October, 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.