Leipzig in March
Good time to visit
March offers hope with longer days and the excellent Book Fair, but the weather still can't make up its mind. You'll catch glimpses of why Leipzig's great, between the rain showers.
Weather
March teases spring but delivers mostly false promises. Temperatures climb to almost pleasant during sunny afternoons, then plummet again by evening. Rain comes in sudden downpours that catch you off guard between sunny spells.
9°C high2°C low11 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$95/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Leipzig Book Fair (Leipziger Buchmesse)
- •Bach Festival Leipzig begins
March Tips
- •Layer obsessively - you'll be peeling clothes off and putting them back on all day
- •The Book Fair brings hotel prices up slightly, so book early if visiting mid-month
- •Clara Zetkin Park starts showing signs of life, good for walks between rain showers
All Months
May through September gives you Leipzig at its liveliest. University students fill the beer gardens, outdoor concerts happen weekly, and you can actually sit outside without freezing.
June brings the Bach Festival, when the entire city becomes a concert hall. Tickets for St. Thomas Church performances cost €15-40, but free concerts happen in parks throughout the festival week.
September offers perfect weather and fewer crowds. The leaves start changing around Johannapark, and restaurant patios stay open until October.
Winter has its charm if you can handle the cold. The Christmas market in Markt runs from late November through December, and mulled wine costs just €3 per cup. But daylight disappears by 4 PM, and many outdoor attractions close.
Leipzig Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
6/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
4/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
5/10
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