Leipzig weather in December (Saxony, Germany)

What's the typical weather in Leipzig for December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Leipzig usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December marks the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 6°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 0°C.

Precipitation

Leipzig in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 52 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Leipzig. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Leipzig climate page with graphs.

 

Leipzig, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 52 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in December

Find out more about the weather in Germany and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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