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Leipzig Weather in February

Leipzig in February

The short of it: Leipzig in February averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 9 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -1° · rain 31 mm · daylight 9 h 54 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & August

February in Leipzig brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -1°, with about 31 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 54 min in mid-February, 94 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Leipzig runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Gohlis, 3 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

February in Leipzig, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 54 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GohlisSaxony3 km N5°-1°31 mm
MarkkleebergSaxony7 km S5°-1°31 mm
TauchaSaxony9 km ENE5°-1°34 mm
MarkranstädtSaxony11 km WSW5°-1°29 mm
SchkeuditzSaxony12 km WNW5°-1°28 mm
DelitzschSaxony21 km N5°-1°31 mm
EilenburgSaxony23 km NE5°-1°37 mm
BornaSaxony25 km SSE5°-1°37 mm

The Almanac · Leipzig Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Leipzig by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°36 mm15 km/h8 h 20 min✦✦✦
February5°-1°31 mm14 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦
March9°2°39 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April15°5°28 mm12 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°46 mm12 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°46 mm11 km/h16 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°78 mm10 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦
August25°14°56 mm10 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
September20°11°51 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October15°7°39 mm12 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
November9°3°42 mm13 km/h8 h 47 min✦✦✦
December5°0°37 mm14 km/h7 h 53 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Leipzig in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Leipzig in February?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Leipzig?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Leipzig in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 54 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 53 min in December to 16 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Leipzig in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Leipzig in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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