When is the best time to go to Leipzig

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Leipzig, Germany. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Leipzig weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Leipzig are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Leipzig January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 33mm 1.7hrs 9.7hrs

Cold and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Leipzig during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Leipzig for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Leipzig and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Leipzig with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Leipzig February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 30mm 2.8hrs 11.2hrs

February in Leipzig is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Leipzig.

February is in the winter in Leipzig and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Leipzig with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Leipzig March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 33mm 4.1hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Leipzig is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Leipzig for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Leipzig and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Leipzig with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Leipzig April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 41mm 5.8hrs 15hrs

Leipzig's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Leipzig.

April is in the spring in Leipzig and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Leipzig with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Leipzig weather in April »

May

Leipzig May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 49mm 7.5hrs 16.9hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Leipzig and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Leipzig, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Leipzig and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Leipzig with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Leipzig weather in May »

June

Leipzig June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 61mm 7.9hrs 9.7hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Leipzig and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Leipzig, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Leipzig and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Leipzig with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Leipzig weather in June »

July

Leipzig July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 61mm 7.7hrs 11.2hrs

July in Leipzig is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Leipzig, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Leipzig and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Leipzig with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Leipzig weather in July »

August

Leipzig August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 59mm 7.4hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Leipzig is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Leipzig, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Leipzig and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Leipzig with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Leipzig weather in August »

September

Leipzig September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 44mm 5.6hrs 15hrs

Leipzig's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Leipzig, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Leipzig and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Leipzig with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Leipzig weather in September »

October

Leipzig October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 39mm 4hrs 16.9hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Leipzig and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Leipzig.

October is in the fall / autumn in Leipzig and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Leipzig with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Leipzig weather in October »

November

Leipzig November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 36mm 1.9hrs 9.7hrs

November in Leipzig is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Leipzig for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Leipzig and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Leipzig with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Leipzig weather in November »

December

Leipzig December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 37mm 1.4hrs 11.2hrs

December in Leipzig is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Leipzig for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Leipzig and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Leipzig with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Leipzig weather stats

Leipzig weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.1°C 73.6°F
Driest month: February 30mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: August 7.4hrs
Coldest month: January 2°C 35.6°F
Wettest month: June 61mm 2.4ins
Warmest sea: August 20.6°C 69.1°F
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