Leipzig climate
Leipzig (Saxony, Germany) has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb). The average temperature over the year is 10 °C49 °F, and about 619 mm24 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Leipzig climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 236 | −326 | −131 | 532.1 | 22 |
| Feb | 440 | −327 | 133 | 361.4 | 20 |
| Mar | 948 | 031 | 440 | 421.6 | 15 |
| Apr | 1559 | 439 | 949 | 311.2 | 4 |
| May | 1967 | 947 | 1457 | 572.3 | 0 |
| Jun | 2374 | 1254 | 1864 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Jul | 2678 | 1558 | 2068 | 783.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 2577 | 1457 | 2067 | 632.5 | 0 |
| Sep | 2069 | 1049 | 1559 | 542.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 1458 | 541 | 1049 | 461.8 | 2 |
| Nov | 846 | 135 | 540 | 522.1 | 9 |
| Dec | 338 | −229 | 134 | 502.0 | 19 |
| Year | 2678 | −326 | 1049 | 61924 | 91 |
“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% | 80% | 0.7 | 8:20 |
| Feb | 87% | 75% | 1.4 | 9:54 |
| Mar | 82% | 71% | 2.5 | 11:42 |
| Apr | 75% | 62% | 4.1 | 13:47 |
| May | 73% | 68% | 4.9 | 15:34 |
| Jun | 70% | 68% | 5.3 | 16:35 |
| Jul | 68% | 66% | 5.1 | 16:09 |
| Aug | 68% | 66% | 4.3 | 14:34 |
| Sep | 73% | 63% | 3.1 | 12:33 |
| Oct | 83% | 69% | 1.8 | 10:33 |
| Nov | 90% | 76% | 0.9 | 8:47 |
| Dec | 92% | 78% | 0.6 | 7:53 |
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 Leipzig is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C78 °F and a low of 15 °C58 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 2 °C36 °F and lows −3 °C26 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.6 °C37 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 619 mm24 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 32% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (78 mm3.1 in), the driest is April (31 mm1.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 68% in July to 92% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 62%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in August to 13 km/h (8 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 7.9 hours in December to 16.6 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 14 cm.
Best time to visit Leipzig
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September. Average highs then reach 19 °C67 °F to 26 °C78 °F. Precipitation is 54 mm2.1 in to 78 mm3.1 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 2 °C36 °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 Leipzig
- Winter (December–February) — highs 236 to 4 °C40 °F, lows −326 to −2 °C29 °F, about 46 mm1.8 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 948 to 19 °C67 °F, lows 031 to 9 °C47 °F, about 43 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2374 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 1254 to 15 °C58 °F, about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 846 to 20 °C69 °F, lows 135 to 10 °C49 °F, about 51 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Leipzig compares
The nearest larger place is Dresden, about 101 km to the east. Compared with it, Leipzig is on average 0.3 °C0.6 °F cooler. It receives 14% less precipitation (619 mm24 in vs 717 mm28 in). The difference is largest in July (0.7 °C1.2 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 62 places in Germany. By annual mean temperature, Leipzig is the 33rd warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 59th 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 Gorzów Wielkopolski (Poland, Dfb), Zielona Góra (Poland, Dfb) and Legnica (Poland, Dfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Halle (Saale) 31 km · 10 °C49 °F · 599 mm24 in
- Climate in Gera 55 km · 9 °C49 °F · 645 mm25 in
- Climate in Chemnitz 68 km · 9 °C48 °F · 715 mm28 in
- Climate in Jena 71 km · 10 °C50 °F · 645 mm25 in
- Climate in Dresden 101 km · 10 °C50 °F · 717 mm28 in
- Climate in Erfurt 101 km · 10 °C49 °F · 647 mm25 in
- Climate in Magdeburg 102 km · 10 °C50 °F · 589 mm23 in
- Climate in Berlin 150 km · 10 °C49 °F · 603 mm24 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Leipzig?
July is the warmest month in Leipzig. Its average high is 26 °C (78 °F) and its average low is 15 °C (58 °F).
What is the coldest month in Leipzig?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 2 °C (36 °F) and its average low is -3 °C (26 °F).
When does it rain the most in Leipzig?
July is the wettest month with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 31 mm (1.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Leipzig?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–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.