Best time to visit Leipzig
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Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Leipzig
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Leipzig : Segway tour with a lot of driving fun • our bestseller! - 2
Leipzig : modern guided tour of the old town - innovative & entertaining! - 3
Leipzig : Segway night owls tour • the special experience! - 4
Segway Tour : South Sea Tour XL (from Leipzig to Lake Markkleeberg) - 5
Wittenberg Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide - 6
Bike tour to Leipzig New Lakeland for a private group
Last refreshed 2026-06-20.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Leipzig (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Leipzig's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1–5 | 1 | 14 | 159 | 11.4 | 79% | 21 | 77 | 1 | Quiet | 3 |
| Feb | 1–8 | 4 | 15 | 163 | 10.9 | 73% | 24 | 105 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
| Mar | 2–10 | 7 | 12 | 124 | 10.3 | 64% | 19 | 182 | 2 | Quiet | 5 |
| Apr | 4–14 | 10 | 11 | 117 | 10.6 | 56% | 20 | 207 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| May | 9–19 | 16 | 11 | 118 | 10.7 | 55% | 18 | 256 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jun | 14–24 | 23 | 10 | 98 | 9.8 | 53% | 17 | 280 | 5 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jul | 15–25 | 24 | 11 | 104 | 9.5 | 50% | 18 | 270 | 5 | Quiet | 9 |
| Aug | 16–25 | 25 | 11 | 119 | 10.8 | 54% | 16 | 243 | 5 | Peak | 8 |
| Sep | 12–22 | 21 | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 58% | 16 | 214 | 3 | Busy | 9 |
| Oct | 9–16 | 14 | 12 | 123 | 10.3 | 71% | 19 | 156 | 2 | Moderate | 6 |
| Nov | 3–9 | 6 | 9 | 116 | 12.9 | 80% | 18 | 96 | 1 | Peak | 5 |
| Dec | 1–5 | 2 | 14 | 159 | 11.4 | 83% | 19 | 67 | 1 | Moderate | 3 |
UV Index in Leipzig by Month
UV index in Leipzig peaks at 5 (moderate) in June, dropping to 1 (low) in January.
Best months in detail
September
9/1012–22°C (feels 21°C) · 7 rain days (84h) · 214 sun hours · 58% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 3 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
June
9/1014–24°C · 10 rain days (98h) · 280 sun hours · 53% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
July
9/1015–25°C · 11 rain days (104h) · 270 sun hours · 50% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
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January
3/101–5°C (feels 1°C) · 14 rain days (159h) · 77 sun hours · 79% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
4/101–8°C (feels 4°C) · 15 rain days (163h) · 105 sun hours · 73% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
March
5/102–10°C (feels 7°C) · 12 rain days (124h) · 182 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
April
6/104–14°C (feels 10°C) · 11 rain days (117h) · 207 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
May
8/109–19°C (feels 16°C) · 11 rain days (118h) · 256 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
August
8/1016–25°C · 11 rain days (119h) · 243 sun hours · 54% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
October
6/109–16°C (feels 14°C) · 12 rain days (123h) · 156 sun hours · 71% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 2 (low)
November
5/103–9°C (feels 6°C) · 9 rain days (116h) · 96 sun hours · 80% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
3/101–5°C (feels 2°C) · 14 rain days (159h) · 67 sun hours · 83% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Leipzig
When is the best time to visit Leipzig?
September is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 12–22°C (7 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, June, July.
What is the worst time to visit Leipzig?
December is the lowest-scoring month (3/10). Typical conditions: 1–5°C (14 rainy days).
When are crowds lowest in Leipzig?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Leipzig have good weather but fewer tourists?
June (climate 9/10, crowd index 12) and July (climate 9/10, crowd index 26) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Leipzig by month?
UV peaks at 5 (moderate) in June and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 1, Mar 2, Apr 3, May 4, Jun 5, Jul 5, Aug 5, Sep 3, Oct 2, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Leipzig in June?
June is the peak UV month in Leipzig, with a daily-peak UV index of 5 (moderate). Standard sun protection — sunglasses and light SPF — is recommended.
How high can UV get in Leipzig on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 5 (moderate), but the top 10% of days reach UV 7 (high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, June, July, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Leipzig bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 5 months: January, February, March, November, December. The worst month is March with a typical-day mean of 14 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 25 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.