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Leipzig in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Leipzig in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Leipzig in April 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Leipzig in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +14°C and about 7 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 15 rainy days and 43 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
43 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Leipzig has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Leipzig in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Leipzig for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +13°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +22°C during the day and a minimum of -1°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to +16°C.

Is Leipzig warm or cold in April?

Leipzig is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +9°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +2°C to +5°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Leipzig:

Climate in Leipzig in April

Leipzig weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+9°C+14°C+19°C
Min. temperature
-15°C-5°C0°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+32°C+32°C
Rainfall
42 mm43 mm64 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
75%70%68%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
577
Cloudy days
977
Rainy days
131515
Snowy days
510

April often has better weather than March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +9°C to +14°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 42 mm to 43 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 5 to 7.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Leipzig in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Leipzig is gradually decreasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Leipzig based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 57%, leading to total precipitation of around 83 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Leipzig wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 78 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 26 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Leipzig?

This is the weather in Leipzig in April 2023:
1 April
🌧️
+12°C
2 April
☁️
+7°C
3 April
☁️
+5°C
4 April
☁️
+7°C
5 April
☀️
+9°C
6 April
☀️
+13°C
7 April
☀️
+13°C
8 April
☁️
+11°C
9 April
☀️
+15°C
10 April
☀️
+18°C
11 April
☀️
+14°C
12 April
☀️
+14°C
13 April
☀️
+14°C
14 April
🌧️
+10°C
15 April
🌧️
+11°C
16 April
🌧️
+10°C
17 April
☁️
+12°C
18 April
☁️
+12°C
19 April
☀️
+13°C
20 April
☁️
+11°C
21 April
☀️
+20°C
22 April
☀️
+22°C
23 April
🌧️
+19°C
24 April
☀️
+16°C
25 April
☀️
+11°C
26 April
☀️
+11°C
27 April
☀️
+13°C
28 April
☁️
+13°C
29 April
🌧️
+14°C
30 April
☀️
+16°C
In April 2023 Leipzig had 16 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Leipzig climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Leipzig in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+11°C) and the highest in 2019 (+16°C). The driest year was 2018 with only 357 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1744 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Leipzig in April:

Is April a good time to visit Leipzig?

April is a really good time to go to Leipzig. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Leipzig.

Can you sunbathe in Leipzig in April?

April has mild temperatures in Leipzig. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Leipzig rainy in April?

Leipzig is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Leipzig in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Leipzig in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Germany

Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.

Monthly weather in Leipzig

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Leipzig, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.