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Leipzig in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Leipzig in December 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
There are definitely more pleasant months to visit Leipzig rather than December, with an average high temperature of +4°C, and only 3 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Leipzig;

Average weather

☀️
+4°C
Avg. max. temperature
-20°C
Min.
+18°C
Max.
57 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Leipzig has uncomfortable weather in December.

Average temperature in Leipzig in December

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

The temperature in December is +7°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +13°C during the day and a minimum of -5°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 56% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from 0°C to +10°C.

Is Leipzig warm or cold in December?

Leipzig is typically cool in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +8°C to +4°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +3°C to 0°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Leipzig, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Leipzig in December

Leipzig weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+8°C+4°C+3°C
Min. temperature
-11°C-20°C-23°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+18°C+17°C
Rainfall
47 mm57 mm37 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
84%85%83%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
433
Cloudy days
101011
Rainy days
13119
Snowy days
378

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +8°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +4°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 47 mm to 57 mm. Humidity rises from 84% to 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in November to 3 in December.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 12 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 increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Leipzig based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 61%, leading to total precipitation of around 203 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 63 mm, which is considered heavy rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Leipzig based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 0%, for a monthly total of around 9 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Leipzig.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Leipzig?

This is the weather in Leipzig in December 2023:
1 December
🌫️
0°C
2 December
☁️
-3°C
3 December
🌫️
-1°C
4 December
☀️
0°C
5 December
🌧️
+2°C
6 December
🌧️
+3°C
7 December
☁️
+4°C
8 December
☀️
+2°C
9 December
☀️
+7°C
10 December
🌧️
+9°C
11 December
🌧️
+12°C
12 December
☁️
+11°C
13 December
🌧️
+10°C
14 December
🌫️
+7°C
15 December
🌧️
+6°C
16 December
☁️
+8°C
17 December
☀️
+8°C
18 December
☀️
+9°C
19 December
🌧️
+8°C
20 December
🌧️
+8°C
21 December
🌧️
+11°C
22 December
🌧️
+5°C
23 December
🌧️
+8°C
24 December
🌧️
+13°C
25 December
🌧️
+13°C
26 December
☁️
+12°C
27 December
☀️
+8°C
28 December
☀️
+11°C
29 December
☁️
+12°C
30 December
☀️
+10°C
31 December
☀️
+10°C
In December 2023 Leipzig had 9 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +7°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of -3°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 18 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Leipzig in December 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 December:

Is December a good time to visit Leipzig?

There is never a bad time to go to Leipzig, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Leipzig and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Leipzig in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Leipzig rainy in December?

Leipzig is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Leipzig in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Leipzig in December, 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.