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When is the best time to visit Leipzig?
In general the best time to visit Leipzig is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Leipzig in different months
This is the average weather in Leipzig for each month based on historic data:
March, April, May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +75°F during July.
In January, February, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 25 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 54 mm in December.
Climate in Leipzig
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Leipzig for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +63°F | +68°F | +91°F | +90°F | +90°F | +100°F | +100°F | +99°F | +91°F | +81°F | +70°F | +64°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +37°F | +41°F | +48°F | +57°F | +66°F | +72°F | +75°F | +75°F | +66°F | +57°F | +46°F | +39°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -9°F | -8°F | +5°F | +23°F | +32°F | +39°F | +46°F | +43°F | +36°F | +21°F | +12°F | -4°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 83 | 80 | 75 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 67 | 68 | 74 | 80 | 84 | 84 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 36 | 27 | 41 | 42 | 65 | 65 | 73 | 76 | 55 | 49 | 46 | 54 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 16 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 19 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Leipzig during the whole year:
The hottest month in Leipzig is August with average maximum temperature going up to +75°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +30°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Leipzig looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Leipzig is December with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 67%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Leipzig during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 65 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 7 rainy days and 76 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Leipzig during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 2 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Leipzig:
What is the hottest month in Leipzig?
The hottest month in Leipzig is August with average maximum temperature of +75°F.
What is the coldest month in Leipzig?
The coldest month in Leipzig is January with minimum temperatures of +30°F.
Is Leipzig worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Leipzig could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Leipzig?
if you're looking to visit Leipzig when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, July, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 27 mm of rain.
Other cities in Germany
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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, 2022.
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.