Leipzig weather in January
January in Leipzig: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Leipzig · #767 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 48/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Leipzig climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 5°C / 41°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Rainfall | 60 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.5 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 12.9 cm / 5.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Leipzig in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Leipzig?
- January in Leipzig: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Leipzig on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
- What is the weather like in Leipzig in January?
- In January, Leipzig averages a daily high of 4.8°C and a low of 0.5°C, with about 59.5 mm of rain over roughly 13.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Leipzig in January?
- Leipzig has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in January.
- Does it snow in Leipzig in January?
- Leipzig sees roughly 12.9 cm of snowfall in January.