Chemnitz Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Chemnitz, located in Saxony, is an upcoming German destination with an industrial past, expanding green spaces, and a lively cultural scene. The climate follows a clear seasonal rhythm, with generally warm summers and quite cold winters. Rainfall is spread fairly evenly throughout the year. Let’s take a closer look at the local weather patterns.

Monthly Temperature in Chemnitz

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 (75°F) in July to a chilly 3°C (37°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 13°C (55°F) in July to around -2°C (28°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Chemnitz

Generally, Chemnitz has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 960 mm (38 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Chemnitz offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month July (104 mm (4.1 in)) and the driest month April (60 mm (2.4 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Chemnitz Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Chemnitz

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

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

Daily hours of sunshine

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

Humidity in Chemnitz by Month

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Chemnitz.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 83%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

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

Chemnitz 3-Day Forecast

10-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Chemnitz

During the months of May, June, July, August and September, Chemnitz enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 18°C (65°F) to 24°C (74°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.

Rainfall during this time ranges from 78 mm (3.1 in) in September to 104 mm (4.1 in) in July. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers.

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