Weather radar Leipzig
Real-time precipitation radar · Sachsen · Germany
Leipzig climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Leipzig shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 3.7° | 5.5° | 9.1° | 14.3° | 18.7° | 22.6° | 24.3° | 24.2° | 19.8° | 14.6° | 8.7° | 4.8° |
| Avg low (°C) | -1.2° | -1° | 1° | 4.6° | 9.4° | 13.2° | 15.2° | 15.1° | 11.5° | 7.7° | 3.5° | 0.5° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 54 | 42 | 48 | 36 | 60 | 56 | 71 | 65 | 56 | 53 | 54 | 56 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 |
| Sunshine hours | 106 | 144 | 216 | 288 | 330 | 348 | 350 | 323 | 251 | 188 | 123 | 91 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Leipzig
The best time to visit Leipzig is typically June. In this month the average high is 22.6°C, precipitation is 56 mm and sunshine duration is 348 hours. The annual average high is 14.2°C, total annual precipitation is 651 mm (131 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2758 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Leipzig
How up to date is the weather radar for Leipzig?
The weather radar for Leipzig is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Leipzig?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Leipzig: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Leipzig?
The thunderstorm potential for Leipzig is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Leipzig.
What is the climate like in Leipzig?
Leipzig has an annual average high of 14.2°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 24.3°C), the coldest January (avg low -1.2°C). The wettest month is July with 71 mm, the driest April with 36 mm. Total annual precipitation is 651 mm (131 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2758 hours.