City in Saxony, Germany
Leipzig weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Leipzig
May–Sep for lakes and open-air events; Dec brings Christmas markets. Winters are cold and grey; Wave-Gotik Treffen festival in May–June fills the city.
Leipzig weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan2°53 mm
- Feb4°36 mm
- Mar9°42 mm
- Apr15°31 mm
- May20°57 mm
- Jun23°56 mm
- Jul26°78 mm
- Aug25°64 mm
- Sep20°54 mm
- Oct14°46 mm
- Nov8°52 mm
- Dec4°50 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C36°F | -4°C26°F | 53 mm | 92% | Freezing |
| February | 4°C40°F | -3°C27°F | 36 mm | 87% | Cold |
| March | 9°C48°F | 0°C31°F | 42 mm | 82% | Cold |
| April | 15°C59°F | 4°C39°F | 31 mm | 75% | Cool |
| May | 20°C67°F | 8°C47°F | 57 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| June | 23°C74°F | 12°C54°F | 56 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| July | 26°C78°F | 15°C58°F | 78 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| August | 25°C77°F | 14°C57°F | 64 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| September | 20°C69°F | 10°C49°F | 54 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| October | 14°C58°F | 5°C41°F | 46 mm | 83% | Cool |
| November | 8°C46°F | 1°C35°F | 52 mm | 90% | Cold |
| December | 4°C38°F | -2°C29°F | 50 mm | 92% | Cold |
Best months across Germany
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | May–Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Munich | May–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Hamburg | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Frankfurt | May–Sep | Jul (27°C) |
| Cologne | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Dresden | May–Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Heidelberg | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Düsseldorf | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Leipzig | May–Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Stuttgart | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (26°C) |
| Nuremberg | May–Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Black Forest | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Freiburg | May–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Rothenburg ob der Tauber | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen | Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb | Jul (24°C) |
| Bremen | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Leipzig?
May–Sep. May–Sep for lakes and open-air events; Dec brings Christmas markets. Winters are cold and grey; Wave-Gotik Treffen festival in May–June fills the city.
When is the rainy season in Leipzig?
Rain peaks in July with about 78 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Leipzig?
July, with average highs of 26°C (78°F).
How cold does Leipzig get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -4°C (26°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.