Germany · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Leipzig are June, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Leipzig sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 25°C, and its coolest in January (around 4°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 615mm — July is typically the wettest month (~85mm) and February the driest (~34mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
June is the sunniest month, with about 222 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / -1°C | 44mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 5° / -1°C | 34mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 10° / 1°C | 45mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 15° / 5°C | 35mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 20° / 9°C | 57mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 23° / 12°C | 60mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 25° / 14°C | 85mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 25° / 14°C | 65mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 20° / 10°C | 55mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 14° / 6°C | 44mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 8° / 3°C | 48mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 5° / 0°C | 45mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Leipzig is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (29°F). Expect roughly 44mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 57 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Leipzig is cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (42°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (30°F). Expect roughly 34mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 76 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Leipzig is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (49°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (35°F). Expect roughly 45mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 128 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Leipzig is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (40°F). Expect roughly 35mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 191 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Leipzig is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 57mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 219 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Leipzig is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 60mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 222 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
July in Leipzig is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (58°F). Expect roughly 85mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 210 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Leipzig is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 65mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 214 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
September in Leipzig is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 55mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 163 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Leipzig is mild, with average daytime highs around 14°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (44°F). Expect roughly 44mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 110 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
November in Leipzig is chilly, with average daytime highs around 8°C (47°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 48mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 64 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in Leipzig is cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (40°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (32°F). Expect roughly 45mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 51 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf