GermanyWhat’s the climate like in Chemnitz?
The current climate in Chemnitz features temperatures ranging from a high of 24°C to a low of 4°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Chemnitz in recent years was 39°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -11°C in January 2014.
On average, Chemnitz gets 566 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 21 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Chemnitz?
The best time to visit Chemnitz for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Chemnitz. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Chemnitz
The climate table of Chemnitz shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 53 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 57 | 70 | 58 | 45 | 58 | 39 | 48 |
| Snow (cm) | 6,1 | 5,6 | 2,8 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,6 | 4,7 |
| UV Index | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 24°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 566 mm per year, averaging 47 mm per month
- Snowfall: 21 cm per year
- Driest months: 33 mm in March, 34 mm in May and 35 mm in April
- Wettest months: 70 mm in July, 58 mm in August and 58 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Chemnitz
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Chemnitz, Germany. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Chemnitz
This graph shows how much rainfall Chemnitz, Germany, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Chemnitz
This graph shows how much snow Chemnitz, Germany, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Chemnitz
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Chemnitz, Germany. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Chemnitz
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Chemnitz, Germany. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Chemnitz
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Chemnitz, Germany, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Chemnitz
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Chemnitz, Germany, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Chemnitz by month
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