Leipzig has a temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons. with four distinct seasons. After checking the forecast, browse our where to stay in Leipzig guide to pick the right neighbourhood for your trip. with four distinct seasons. The city sits at 113 metres (371 feet) above sea level in the Leipzig Basin, which means summers are warmer and winters are slightly milder than in the surrounding higher elevations. Average annual temperature is 9.3°C (48.7°F), with about 545 mm (21.5 inches) of precipitation spread evenly across the year. For practical arrival advice, see our Leipzig travel tips page. (21.5 inches) of precipitation spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Leipzig Weather by Month: Temperature and Rainfall
For help deciding when to plan your trip, see our best time to visit Leipzig guide. July is the warmest month with an average high of 24°C (75°F) and overnight lows around 14°C (57°F). January is the coldest, averaging 1°C (34°F) during the day and dropping to -3°C (27°F) at night. July also brings the most rain at about 70 mm (2.8 inches), while February is the driest at 25 mm (1 inch).
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainfall | Rain Days | Sun Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1°C / 34°F | -3°C / 27°F | 30 mm | 8 | 2 |
| Feb | 3°C / 37°F | -2°C / 28°F | 25 mm | 7 | 3 |
| Mar | 8°C / 46°F | 1°C / 34°F | 35 mm | 8 | 4 |
| Apr | 13°C / 55°F | 4°C / 39°F | 40 mm | 8 | 5 |
| May | 19°C / 66°F | 9°C / 48°F | 55 mm | 9 | 7 |
| Jun | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 54°F | 65 mm | 10 | 7 |
| Jul | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 57°F | 70 mm | 10 | 7 |
| Aug | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 57°F | 65 mm | 9 | 7 |
| Sep | 19°C / 66°F | 10°C / 50°F | 50 mm | 8 | 5 |
| Oct | 13°C / 55°F | 6°C / 43°F | 35 mm | 7 | 3 |
| Nov | 7°C / 45°F | 2°C / 36°F | 40 mm | 8 | 2 |
| Dec | 3°C / 37°F | -1°C / 30°F | 35 mm | 9 | 2 |
Leipzig Weather by Month: Winter (December to February)
Winters in Leipzig are cold but the Christmas markets and museums (see our things to do in Leipzig guide) give you plenty of indoor options. but not extreme. Daytime temperatures hover just above freezing, and overnight lows regularly dip below 0°C (32°F). You can expect about 20 to 25 days with snow per year, though significant accumulation is rare in the city centre. January 2024 saw an average temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F) with just 14 mm of rain. The record low stands at -27.6°C (-17.7°F), set in February 1940, but modern winters rarely drop below -10°C (14°F). Days are short: the sun rises around 08:10 and sets by 16:00 in late December.
Leipzig Weather by Month: Spring (March to May)
Spring arrives gradually. March still feels cold with highs of just 8°C (46°F), but by May you get 19°C (66°F) days and blooming chestnut trees along the Promenadenring. April is the turning point: the last frost typically occurs around April 20, and the first 20°C (68°F) day usually arrives in the second half of the month. May is the sunniest spring month with about 7 hours of daily sunshine. Rainfall increases from March (35 mm) to May (55 mm) as convective showers become more common.
Leipzig Weather by Month: Summer (June to August)
Summers are pleasantly warm rather than hot. July and August both average 24°C (75°F) during the day. Heatwaves do occur: the record high is 38.8°C (101.8°F), set in August 2015, and July 2019 saw 11 consecutive days above 30°C (86°F). These heatwaves are infrequent: most summers have 15 to 20 days above 25°C (77°F) and only 5 to 7 days above 30°C (86°F). Thunderstorms are common in June and July, often in the late afternoon. The Leipzig Riverside Forest (Auenwald) wraps around the southern neighbourhoods like Schleußig and Connewitz, detailed in our Leipzig neighborhoods guide. (Auenwald) stays 3-5°C cooler than the city centre and is the best place to escape the heat. Humidity averages 65-70%.
Leipzig Weather by Month: Autumn (September to November) is packed with cultural events like the Jazz Days and DOK Leipzig documentary festival, covered in our Leipzig events and festivals calendar.
September is a lovely month, often delivering an Indian summer with daytime highs of 19°C (66°F) and crisp mornings. By October, highs drop to 13°C (55°F) and you will need a jacket. November is the gloomiest month: average highs of just 7°C (45°F), only 2 hours of daily sunshine, and grey skies that can last for days. The first frost typically arrives in the second half of October. Autumn foliage peaks in the Auenwald around mid-October, especially along the White Elster and Pleiße rivers.
