Leipzig weather in January (Saxony, Germany)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Leipzig this January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Leipzig includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 5°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -1°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Leipzig in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 63 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Leipzig. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Leipzig, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 63 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in January

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

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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