When is the best time to go to Leipzig?

When is the best time to go to Leipzig? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Leipzig are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • July is the rainiest month


Annual weather in Leipzig

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Weather details in Leipzig month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Leipzig for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Leipzig

Leipzig enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Leipzig is 59°F (ranging from 38°F in january to 77°F in august). Annual rainfall is 25in, with a minimum of 1.3in in april and a maximum of 3.2in in july.
  • From january to march the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 43°F and it rains about 6% of the time in march.
  • In the month of april the climate is okay. In average, on the morning it is 47°F and you can expect to have 1.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From may to september the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 70°F.
  • In the month of october the climate is correct. The temperature rises to 59°F and it rains about 10% of the time in october.
  • In november the climate is not good. It is for example 50°F as maximum temperature in november and it rains about 1.8in each month.
  • In december the climate is very bad. The temperature rises to 41°F and, in december, 3 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Leipzig

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Leipzig: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Leipzig

Find out when Leipzig has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Leipzig

  • Very low season in Leipzig
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Leipzig
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March and November.
  • High season in Leipzig
    The number of visitors to Leipzig is high in: April, May, July, September, October and December.
  • Peak season in Leipzig
    The largest number of tourists visiting Leipzig is during: June and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Leipzig month by month



Best time for low prices in Leipzig

Average prices of hotels in Leipzig month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Leipzig. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, April is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Leipzig

A return flight between London and Leipzig is generally cheaper if you go in january ($ 81 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 175 more for your airline ticket to Leipzig if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in Leipzig

On average, it costs $ 42 per day to hire a car in Leipzig. This price varies by $ 2.1 depending on the month. In march, hiring a car costs an average of $ 40 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in april is $ 42.

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