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Chemnitz Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Chemnitz can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to cold. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Chemnitz. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July to a chilly 3°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -2°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Chemnitz has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 960 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Chemnitz offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between July (104 mm) and April (60 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Chemnitz serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Dresden, Germany (67 KM, 42 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Dresden, Germany (67 KM, 42 Miles).

Forecast for Chemnitz

Tue   Dec 24
4°C | 0°C
W 6 m/s
1.5 mm
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
4°C | 0°C
SW 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
7°C | 2°C
S 3 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

The best time of year to visit Chemnitz in Germany

During the months of June, July and August 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 Chemnitz?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Chemnitz?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Chemnitz?
    July tops the wettest month list with 104 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Chemnitz?
    April is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Chemnitz?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 225 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.