September · Germany
Best time to visit Leipzig in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Leipzig in September
Average temperature 17°C, 54 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
8.2/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Leipzig scores 8.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 54 mm of rain, and roughly 9 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.
September in Leipzig: strong conditions, 5th of 12
September averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 54 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.2/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Leipzig in September?
- In September, Leipzig averages 17°C, 54 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Leipzig?
- September earns a 8.2/10 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 September?
- Expect about 54 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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