Chemnitz climate
Chemnitz (Saxony, Germany) has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb). The average temperature over the year is 9 °C48 °F, and about 715 mm28 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Chemnitz climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 134 | −424 | −129 | 622.4 | 24 |
| Feb | 337 | −425 | 031 | 421.7 | 21 |
| Mar | 846 | −130 | 338 | 481.9 | 17 |
| Apr | 1457 | 338 | 847 | 381.5 | 5 |
| May | 1865 | 846 | 1355 | 642.5 | 0 |
| Jun | 2272 | 1253 | 1763 | 702.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 2576 | 1457 | 1967 | 853.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 2476 | 1456 | 1966 | 763.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 1967 | 948 | 1458 | 592.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 1356 | 540 | 948 | 532.1 | 3 |
| Nov | 745 | 133 | 439 | 582.3 | 12 |
| Dec | 337 | −228 | 032 | 592.3 | 22 |
| Year | 2576 | −424 | 948 | 71528 | 104 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92% | 83% | 0.8 | 8:25 |
| Feb | 90% | 80% | 1.6 | 9:57 |
| Mar | 84% | 74% | 2.6 | 11:43 |
| Apr | 78% | 65% | 4.1 | 13:45 |
| May | 75% | 70% | 4.9 | 15:30 |
| Jun | 71% | 69% | 5.3 | 16:29 |
| Jul | 68% | 66% | 5.1 | 16:05 |
| Aug | 68% | 65% | 4.4 | 14:32 |
| Sep | 73% | 64% | 3.2 | 12:32 |
| Oct | 83% | 72% | 1.9 | 10:35 |
| Nov | 90% | 80% | 0.9 | 8:51 |
| Dec | 93% | 81% | 0.6 | 7:58 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Chemnitz is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 25 °C76 °F and a low of 14 °C57 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 1 °C34 °F and lows −4 °C24 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.7 °C37.2 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 715 mm28 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 32% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (85 mm3.4 in), the driest is April (38 mm1.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 68% in August to 93% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 64%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (5 mph) in August to 13 km/h (8 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 8.0 hours in December to 16.5 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 15 cm.
Best time to visit Chemnitz
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–September. Average highs then reach 19 °C67 °F to 25 °C76 °F. Precipitation is 59 mm2.3 in to 85 mm3.4 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 1 °C34 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Chemnitz
- Winter (December–February) — highs 134 to 3 °C37 °F, lows −424 to −2 °C28 °F, about 54 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 846 to 18 °C65 °F, lows −130 to 8 °C46 °F, about 50 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2272 to 25 °C76 °F, lows 1253 to 14 °C57 °F, about 77 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 745 to 19 °C67 °F, lows 133 to 9 °C48 °F, about 57 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Chemnitz compares
The nearest larger place is Dresden, about 62 km to the northeast. Compared with it, Chemnitz is on average 1.2 °C2.1 °F cooler. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in July (1.5 °C2.6 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 62 places in Germany. By annual mean temperature, Chemnitz is the 61st warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 45th wettest. See all of them on the Germany climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Koszalin (Poland, Dfb), Szczecin (Poland, Dfb) and Pilsen (Czechia, Dfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Gera 60 km · 9 °C49 °F · 645 mm25 in
- Climate in Dresden 62 km · 10 °C50 °F · 717 mm28 in
- Climate in Leipzig 68 km · 10 °C49 °F · 619 mm24 in
- Climate in Jena 95 km · 10 °C50 °F · 645 mm25 in
- Climate in Halle (Saale) 98 km · 10 °C49 °F · 599 mm24 in
- Climate in Pilsen 125 km · 9 °C49 °F · 775 mm31 in
- Climate in Erfurt 134 km · 10 °C49 °F · 647 mm25 in
- Climate in Prague 134 km · 10 °C50 °F · 639 mm25 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Chemnitz?
July is the warmest month in Chemnitz. Its average high is 25 °C (76 °F) and its average low is 14 °C (57 °F).
What is the coldest month in Chemnitz?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 1 °C (34 °F) and its average low is -4 °C (24 °F).
When does it rain the most in Chemnitz?
July is the wettest month with about 85 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 38 mm (1.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Chemnitz?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.