Leipzig Weather in January

What's the weather like in Leipzig (Saxony) in January 2024?

The climate in Leipzig during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

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.

Leipzig weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 2.2°C 35.9°F
Nightly temperature -3°C 26.7°F
Average temperature -0.4°C 31.3°F
Daily sunshine 1.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 33 mm 1.3 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 5.8°C 42.5°F
Humidity 92%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average January is the 2nd 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.

January temperatures in Leipzig

Leipzig average temperature in January

January rainfall

Leipzig average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Leipzig average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Leipzig in January 2024.

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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
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