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Altenburg Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Altenburg experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Altenburg is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July to a chilly 5°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -1°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Altenburg receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 760 mm annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, July, sees around 82 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, April, still receives a respectable 48 mm of rainfall.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Altenburg, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Leipzig, Germany (40 KM, 24 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Leipzig, Germany (40 KM, 24 Miles).

Forecast for Altenburg

Sun   Dec 22
7°C | 2°C
SW 6 m/s
2.6 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Mon   Dec 23
5°C | -1°C
W 6 m/s
0.9 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Tue   Dec 24
5°C | 0°C
NW 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Altenburg in Germany

During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Altenburg?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Altenburg?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Altenburg?
    July tops the wettest month list with 82 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Altenburg?
    April is the driest month with 48 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Altenburg?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 231 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.