Leipzig
City in Germany
Leipzig is a city in Germany with a population of 615,932 in 2025. Located 148 km from Berlin, travelers are drawn to the city to see the Monument to the Battle of the Nations and St. Thomas Church, Leipzig.
What to see
Visitors can explore notable city landmarks such as the Monument to the Battle of the Nations and St. Thomas Church, Leipzig.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 24 °C and 23 °C and lows of 15 °C. January and February are the coldest months, with daily highs of 3 °C and 5 °C and lows of -2 °C. July sees the most rain, with 74 mm on about 12 days, while February is drier with 34 mm on about 11 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Leipzig/Halle Airport in Schkeuditz, Germany, located 13 km away.
Top sights in Leipzig
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 40 | 34 | 47 | 42 | 53 | 58 | 74 | 64 | 52 | 37 | 51 | 50 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Leipzig (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.