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Altenburg Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Tuesday at 16° · coldest night Sunday at -2°

The short of it: Altenburg weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, 4 °C (39 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 0 °C (33 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (47 °F), low 1 °C (35 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 02:00 local time.

ALTENBURG, Saturday. — Those stepping out in Altenburg this morning will find partly cloudy skies; the afternoon should top out near 8°, the night near 1°. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Altenburg is 8°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the WSW, gusting to 15 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Tuesday the pick at about 16°, while Sunday night will be the coldest at -2°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 22 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Altenburg brings highs near 8°, lows of 2° and about 58 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 25°, January the coldest at -2°, and July the wettest with 104 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are June and September.

The sun is up 9 h 0 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 168 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowPartly cloudy4°0°7 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy4°0°7 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear3°0°6 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy3°-1°5 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy2°-1°4 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy2°-1°4 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy2°-1°3 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear3°1°3 km/h–
10 AMClear sky5°2°5 km/h–
11 AMClear sky7°4°6 km/h–
12 PMMostly clear8°5°5 km/h–
1 PMMostly clear8°5°5 km/h–
2 PMMostly clear8°5°4 km/h–
3 PMMostly clear8°5°4 km/h–
4 PMMostly clear7°4°2 km/h–
5 PMClear sky5°2°3 km/h–
6 PMClear sky4°1°3 km/h–
7 PMClear sky3°0°3 km/h–
8 PMClear sky2°0°2 km/h–
9 PMClear sky2°0°2 km/h–
10 PMClear sky2°-1°2 km/h–
11 PMClear sky1°-1°2 km/h–
12 AMClear sky1°-2°2 km/h–
1 AMClear sky0°-3°2 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): partly cloudy, high 8°, low 1°, dry, gusts to 16 km/h. Sun up 7:24 AM, down 4:24 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today1°8°dry16 km/h9 h 0 min
Sunday-2°8°0.1 mm20 km/h8 h 57 min
Monday6°11°0.4 mm30 km/h8 h 53 min
Tuesday7°16°4.8 mm50 km/h8 h 51 min
Wednesday9°11°5.4 mm35 km/h8 h 48 min
Thursday9°12°2.2 mm25 km/h8 h 45 min
Friday2°11°8.6 mm32 km/h8 h 42 min

Warmest: Tuesday at 16°. Wettest: Friday, 8.6 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 50 km/h.

The Almanac · Altenburg Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Altenburg, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 11 mm more rain
Versus December
4° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 49 min
Average wind
12 km/h
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The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from October to about 8°, with nights near 2°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Altenburg in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Altenburg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-2°41 mm15 km/h8 h 23 min✦✦✦
February5°-1°39 mm14 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦✦
March9°1°48 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April15°5°26 mm12 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°59 mm12 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°51 mm11 km/h16 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°104 mm11 km/h16 h 6 min✦✦✦
August25°13°72 mm10 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦
September20°10°68 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°47 mm12 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦
November8°2°58 mm12 km/h8 h 49 min✦✦
December4°0°44 mm14 km/h7 h 56 min✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Altenburg see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Altenburg

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Altenburg today?

Right now it is 4 °C (39 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 0 °C (33 °F). Today’s high is 8 °C (47 °F) and tonight’s low 1 °C (35 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Altenburg this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 22 mm (0.87 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Altenburg?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: frost warning; glass falling.

What is the warmest month in Altenburg?

July, with an average high of 25 °C (76 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -2 °C (29 °F). The wettest month is July, with 104 mm (4.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Altenburg?

June and September. June brings highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain; September highs near 20 °C (68 °F) and 68 mm (2.7 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Altenburg?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Feb.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BornaSaxony16 km NNE9°3°54 mm
MeeraneSaxony16 km S8°2°61 mm
CrimmitschauSaxony19 km S8°2°59 mm
GlauchauSaxony20 km SSE8°3°59 mm
ZeitzSaxony-Anhalt22 km WNW9°2°46 mm
Limbach-OberfrohnaSaxony27 km ESE8°2°58 mm
GeraThuringia28 km WSW8°2°45 mm
WerdauSaxony28 km S8°2°62 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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