Leipzig in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Leipzig in january 2026
The weather in Leipzig in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 156.5cm
Weather at 6am
32°F
Cloudy
29% of time
19%
17%
15%
Weather at 12pm
38°F
Cloudy
33% of time
20%
18%
14%
Weather at 6pm
34°F
Cloudy
30% of time
20%
19%
14%
Weather at 3am
32°F
25%
22%
17%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Leipzig in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Leipzig in january.
The climate of Leipzig in january is very bad
The climate in january in Leipzig is wet (with 2.1in of rainfall over 4 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 2in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is quite cold in that locality this month. Do not forget to cover yourself! The thermometer averaged maximum of 38°F. The seasonal minimum is 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Leipzig is 34°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Leipzig in the month of january with a maximum record of 54°F in 2014 and a minimum record of -0°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 17 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 55% of time.
On average, in Leipzig, the days of january last 08:24. Sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset is at 16:32.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Leipzig in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 54°F (2014) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -0°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 17 day(s) (55%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.8in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 156.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.01km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 62% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:08 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:32 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:24 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Leipzig in january 2025:
41°F to 47°F
38°F to 47°F
32°F to 36°F
29°F to 34°F
31°F to 45°F
49°F to 52°F
41°F to 50°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 50°F
31°F to 36°F
29°F to 34°F
29°F to 34°F
25°F to 32°F
29°F to 38°F
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 43°F
32°F to 41°F
34°F to 41°F
34°F to 43°F
34°F to 41°F
34°F to 43°F
34°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 49°F
49°F to 56°F
40°F to 49°F
45°F to 52°F
43°F to 50°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 49°F
36°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in Germany in january
Cities near Leipzig:
| Dresden in january | very bad weather |
| Magdeburg in january | very bad weather |
| Erfurt in january | very bad weather |
| Potsdam in january | very bad weather |
| Saxon Switzerland Mountains in january | very bad weather |
| Berlin in january | very bad weather |
| Westhavelland Nature Park in january | very bad weather |
| Wolfsburg in january | very bad weather |
| Göttingen in january | very bad weather |
| Wittenberge in january | very bad weather |
| Bamberg in january | very bad weather |
| Eberswalde in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Leipzig in january:
Weather data for Leipzig for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Leipzig. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Leipzig can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Leipzig.