December · Germany
Best time to visit Leipzig in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Leipzig in December
Average temperature 2°C, 65 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Leipzig scores 3.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 65 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Leipzig's Bach churches, Stasi museum and the Spinnerei art mills make it Saxony's creative centre.
December in Leipzig — off-season conditions
December averages 2°C (36°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 65 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 5.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Leipzig in December?
- In December, Leipzig averages 2°C, 65 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Leipzig?
- December earns a 3.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Leipzig in December?
- Expect about 65 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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