Saxony weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Saxony, Germany. Like most weather services, we show Saxony at one spot: Dresden, its largest city. At 10:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 8°C (47°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 28%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Dresden weather
Is it raining in Dresden right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 8° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Dresden this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 7–10° and lows of -1–8°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Dresden lately?
In the past 7 days, Dresden had 1 rainy day and 2.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Dresden?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
Saxony weather by month
When is the best time to visit Saxony?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Saxony is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 1°C (34°F) in January to 25°C (77°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Saxony?
July is the wettest month, with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 38 mm (1.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Saxony?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 1°C (34°F) and lows of -5°C (24°F).
Does Saxony have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 87 mm (3.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Dresden), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Saxony
Weather can differ a lot within Saxony: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden | May–Sep | None | 1–25°C | 717 mm |
| Leipzig | Apr–Sep | None | 2–26°C | 621 mm |
| Chemnitz | May–Sep | None | 1–25°C | 715 mm |
| Zwickau | May–Sep | None | 0–23°C | 757 mm |
| Plauen | May–Sep | None | 0–24°C | 730 mm |
| Görlitz | Apr–Sep | None | 0–24°C | 751 mm |
| Gohlis | Apr–Sep | None | 2–26°C | 621 mm |
| Freiberg | May–Sep | None | 1–25°C | 715 mm |
| Bautzen | May–Sep | None | 1–25°C | 735 mm |
| Pirna | May–Sep | None | 1–25°C | 717 mm |
| Freital | May–Sep | None | 1–25°C | 717 mm |
| Leuben | May–Sep | None | 1–25°C | 717 mm |
Cities and towns in Saxony
- Dresden
- Leipzig
- Chemnitz
- Zwickau
- Plauen
- Görlitz
- Gohlis
- Freiberg
- Bautzen
- Pirna
- Freital
- Leuben
- Radebeul
- Hoyerswerda
- Riesa
- Meissen
- Grimma
- Delitzsch
- Markkleeberg
- Zittau
- Blasewitz
- Döbeln
- Limbach-Oberfrohna
- Annaberg-Buchholz
- Reichenbach/Vogtland
- Coswig
- Gorbitz
- Glauchau
- Auerbach
- Löbtau
- Klotzsche
- Loschwitz
- Werdau
- Borna
- Torgau
- Radeberg
- Aue
- Schkeuditz
- Löbau
- Crimmitschau
- Großenhain
- Äußere Neustadt
- Meerane
- Kamenz
- Schneeberg
- Marienberg
- Heidenau
- Mittweida
- Hohenstein-Ernstthal
- Eilenburg
- Oschatz
- Schwarzenberg
- Wurzen
- Weißwasser