Leipzig Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Leipzig has an oceanic climate. This is characterized by small temperature differences between summer and winter. The winter months are mild, with some days below freezing, but with average pleasant temperatures. Most rain falls in summer. The best time of year to visit Leipzig is the end of spring (May - June) or the beginning of Autumn (September).
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Leipzig is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July to a chilly 5°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -1°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Leipzig receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 707 mm annually. Leipzig offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between July (79 mm) and April (44 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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Leipzig serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Leipzig.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 81%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Leipzig 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 79 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 44 mm of precipitation.
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.
