AI-generatedChemnitz at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,730 h
- Rain a year
- 832 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 306 m
Climate in Chemnitz
Chemnitz has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year, Chemnitz is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:2918:18
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:09–08:14 · evening 17:33–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:56–07:09 · evening 18:39–18:52
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Chemnitz in October?
In October, Chemnitz is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Chemnitz.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 49 min07:29 – 18:18
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Berlin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %52 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %42 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Chemnitz
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.9 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Chemnitz, 36 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Chemnitz
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 65 min
- Fair skin
- about 80 min
- Light brown skin
- about 115 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Chemnitz: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Chemnitz has about 12 rainy days with 67 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Chemnitz
How breezy and how cloudy Chemnitz is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Chemnitz typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Chemnitz: mostly cloudy, with about 3.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Chemnitz
How often the day gets hot in Chemnitz (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Chemnitz has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 13 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Chemnitz
When Chemnitz is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Chemnitz.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Chemnitz
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8 | 3° | −2° | 2.1 h | 14 | 72 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 4° | −2° | 3.0 h | 12 | 59 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 8° | 0° | 4.0 h | 13 | 64 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 13° | 4° | 6.0 h | 11 | 47 |
| MayMay | 70 | 17° | 9° | 6.8 h | 13 | 71 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 21° | 12° | 7.1 h | 13 | 76 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 22° | 14° | 7.3 h | 14 | 93 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 23° | 14° | 6.9 h | 12 | 81 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 18° | 11° | 5.3 h | 12 | 69 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 13° | 7° | 3.9 h | 12 | 67 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 7° | 3° | 2.3 h | 12 | 64 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 4° | −1° | 1.9 h | 14 | 69 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
50.84° N, 12.93° E · 306 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Chemnitz
The best time to visit Chemnitz is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from August to September. Rain is most frequent from May to August and in October and from December to March; the wettest month is July with 93 mm.
Chemnitz through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chemnitz in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–17 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Chemnitz in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Chemnitz in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–18 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Chemnitz in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–4 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Chemnitz for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Chemnitz
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Chemnitz: score 76 against 42. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 42 | 76better |
| Day high | 13° | 23° |
| Night low | 7° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall | 67 mmbetter | 81 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Aug, Oct, Dec – Mar
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Chemnitz month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January3° · 2 h
In January, Chemnitz is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 72 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chemnitz.
Chemnitz in January13February4° · 3 h
In February, Chemnitz is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chemnitz.
Chemnitz in February15March8° · 4 h
In March, Chemnitz is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chemnitz.
Chemnitz in March51April13° · 6 h
In April, Chemnitz is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Chemnitz.
Chemnitz in April70May17° · 7 h
In May, Chemnitz is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Chemnitz.
Chemnitz in May75June21° · 7 h
In June, Chemnitz is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Chemnitz.
Chemnitz in June74July22° · 7 h
In July, Chemnitz is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Chemnitz.
Chemnitz in July76August23° · 7 h
In August, Chemnitz is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Chemnitz.
Chemnitz in August72September18° · 5 h
In September, Chemnitz is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Chemnitz.
Chemnitz in September42October13° · 4 h
In October, Chemnitz is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Chemnitz.
Chemnitz in October14November7° · 2 h
In November, Chemnitz is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chemnitz.
Chemnitz in November8December4° · 2 h
In December, Chemnitz is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 69 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chemnitz.
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Chemnitz vs. Dresden
In October Dresden has the better holiday weather (score 49 vs. 42). During the day Dresden is 1 °C warmer than Chemnitz.
| in October | Chemnitz | Dresden |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 42 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Chemnitz ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Chemnitz
Weather for your travel dates
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Chemnitz in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Chemnitz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 40
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 930 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Chemnitz
When is the best time to visit Chemnitz?
The best time to visit Chemnitz is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Chemnitz?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Chemnitz?
Rain is most frequent from May to August and in October and from December to March; the wettest month is July with 93 mm. The driest month is April with 47 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chemnitz get?
Chemnitz gets around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Chemnitz in?
Chemnitz uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Chemnitz?
A nonstop flight from London to Chemnitz takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 930 km.
Which school holidays are best for Chemnitz?
Chemnitz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 71, Summer holidays 75, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 8.
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