Leipzig in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +5°C and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 8 rainy days with an average precipitation of 26 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+5°C
Avg. max. temperature
-22°C
Min.
+20°C
Max.
26 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Leipzig has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Leipzig in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Leipzig for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in February is +8°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +14°C during the day and a minimum of -7°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +5°C.
Is Leipzig warm or cold in February?
Leipzig is typically cool in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +3°C to +5°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -1°C to -1°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
February is one of the coolest months in Leipzig, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Leipzig in February
Leipzig weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+3°C
+5°C
+9°C
Min. temperature
-23°C
-22°C
-15°C
Max. temperature
+17°C
+20°C
+33°C
Rainfall
37 mm
26 mm
42 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
83%
80%
75%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
5
Cloudy days
11
9
9
Rainy days
9
8
13
Snowy days
8
7
5
February weather is still as ok as in January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +3°C to +5°C during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 37 mm to 26 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 80%.Winds are calmer in comparison to January, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 3 to 4.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Leipzig in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 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 February, going from 10 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Leipzig based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 46%, leading to total precipitation of around 42 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain.February is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February 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 February in Leipzig based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in February is 7%, for a monthly total of around 1 mm.
February is one of the snowiest months in Leipzig.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last February in Leipzig?
This is the weather in Leipzig in February 2023:
1 February
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+8°C
2 February
🌧️
+7°C
3 February
🌧️
+9°C
4 February
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+5°C
5 February
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+3°C
6 February
🌨️
+1°C
7 February
🌫️
-1°C
8 February
☀️
+2°C
9 February
☀️
+4°C
10 February
☁️
+6°C
11 February
☁️
+7°C
12 February
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+9°C
13 February
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+8°C
14 February
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+10°C
15 February
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+12°C
16 February
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+11°C
17 February
🌧️
+14°C
18 February
🌧️
+12°C
19 February
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+9°C
20 February
☀️
+13°C
21 February
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+13°C
22 February
☁️
+13°C
23 February
☀️
+13°C
24 February
🌧️
+7°C
25 February
🌧️
+4°C
26 February
🌨️
+3°C
27 February
☀️
+4°C
28 February
☀️
+5°C
In February 2023 Leipzig had 9 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of -1°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Leipzig climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Leipzig in February 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 February:
Is February a good time to visit Leipzig?
It’s always a good time to visit Leipzig, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Leipzig in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Leipzig rainy in February?
Leipzig is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Leipzig in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Leipzig in February, 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.
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.