Monthly climate guide
Leipzig weather in February
Expect cold weather in Leipzig in February: afternoons reach about 5°C (41°F), while nights drop to around -2°C (28°F). Around 34 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than January and 5°C cooler than March.
What stands out in February
- It warms up quickly from here: by March highs are about 5°C higher.
- Just 70 km apart, but Leipzig runs about 2°C warmer than Chemnitz this month.
- Mornings start cold: the average low is -2°C, and frost is common.
- Only one month is cooler in Leipzig than February.
Avg high
5°C
41°F
Avg low
-2°C
28°F
Rainfall
34 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
87%
relative
Sky
72%
cloud · often cloudy
Leipzig weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 38°F | -2°C / 28°F | 56 mm | 91% | 81% |
| February | 5°C / 41°F | -2°C / 28°F | 34 mm | 87% | 72% |
| March | 10°C / 49°F | 0°C / 32°F | 36 mm | 81% | 69% |
| April | 15°C / 60°F | 4°C / 40°F | 29 mm | 74% | 62% |
| May | 19°C / 67°F | 8°C / 46°F | 52 mm | 73% | 67% |
| June | 23°C / 74°F | 13°C / 55°F | 60 mm | 70% | 68% |
| July | 25°C / 77°F | 14°C / 58°F | 76 mm | 67% | 66% |
| August | 26°C / 78°F | 14°C / 58°F | 57 mm | 67% | 64% |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 50°F | 48 mm | 72% | 63% |
| October | 15°C / 59°F | 6°C / 43°F | 51 mm | 83% | 70% |
| November | 9°C / 48°F | 2°C / 36°F | 39 mm | 90% | 74% |
| December | 5°C / 41°F | 0°C / 32°F | 46 mm | 92% | 79% |
What to pack for February
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
Is February a good time to visit Leipzig?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Leipzig →Other Germany cities in February
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Leipzig in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Leipzig?
February is cool in Leipzig, with highs around 5°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Leipzig in February?
Average highs are about 5°C (41°F) and average lows about -2°C (28°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Leipzig in February?
Leipzig typically gets around 34 mm of rain in February — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Leipzig (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.