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Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt?
Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt gets 465 mm of precipitation a year over about 140 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 25°C) and January the coldest (average low -1°C).
Oceanic climate
Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt has warm summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 5°C in January to 25°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -1° | 5° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 4° | 14° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 13° | 24° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 6° | 14° |
How much rain does Halle (Saale) get?
Halle (Saale) gets 465 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 140 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 97% of Germany.
July is the wettest month, with 68 mm. January is the driest, with 25 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 13.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 17 days, to August 22, 2025.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Halle (Saale) got 367 mm of rain, against a normal of 465 mm for those months. May 2026 had the most, with 83 mm.
Halle (Saale) weather by month
Halle (Saale) weather in January
In January, Halle (Saale) averages a high of 4°C and a low of -1°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 22% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 18°C (1991) and the record low is -23°C (1987).
Halle (Saale) weather in February
In February, Halle (Saale) averages a high of 6°C and a low of -1°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 21°C (2026) and the record low is -22°C (2021).
Halle (Saale) weather in March
In March, Halle (Saale) averages a high of 9°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 35 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 23°C (1990) and the record low is -16°C (1987).
Halle (Saale) weather in April
In April, Halle (Saale) averages a high of 15°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 28°C (1996) and the record low is -7°C (2020).
Halle (Saale) weather in May
In May, Halle (Saale) averages a high of 19°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 48 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 32°C (2005) and the record low is -2°C (1980). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Halle (Saale) weather in June
In June, Halle (Saale) averages a high of 23°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 40°C (2026) and the record low is 1°C (1975). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Halle (Saale) weather in July
In July, Halle (Saale) averages a high of 25°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 68 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 38°C (2026) and the record low is 5°C (1971).
Halle (Saale) weather in August
In August, Halle (Saale) averages a high of 25°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 38°C (1992) and the record low is 4°C (1987). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Halle (Saale) weather in September
In September, Halle (Saale) averages a high of 20°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 32°C (2024) and the record low is 0°C (1970). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Halle (Saale) weather in October
In October, Halle (Saale) averages a high of 14°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 29°C (1985) and the record low is -6°C (1991).
Halle (Saale) weather in November
In November, Halle (Saale) averages a high of 8°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 35 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 21°C (2020) and the record low is -14°C (1993).
Halle (Saale) weather in December
In December, Halle (Saale) averages a high of 5°C and a low of -1°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 19% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 18°C (2022) and the record low is -21°C (1996).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Halle (Saale)
September is the sunniest month in Halle (Saale), with estimated sunshine of 44% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 19%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 33% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Halle (Saale) is sunnier than 64% of Germany.
Humidity peaks in December at 84% and is lowest in July at 59%.
Halle (Saale) has about 5 days a year above 32°C. Halle (Saale) is hotter than 60% of Germany.
First and last freeze in Halle (Saale)
The first fall freeze in Halle (Saale) typically comes around October 22, and the last spring freeze around April 22. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 183 days.
Halle (Saale) weather records
These records cover BAD LAUCHSTADT during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Halle (Saale) station is 40°C, on June 27, 2026. The coldest is -23°C, on January 14, 1987.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 74 mm of precipitation, on June 29, 1994.
42 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Halle (Saale)
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 5°C and lows near -1°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 15°C and lows near 4°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 13°C.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 14°C and lows near 6°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1° | 4° | 25 mm | 13 | 81% | 22% | 18° | -23° |
| February | -1° | 6° | 25 mm | 12 | 76% | 24% | 21° | -22° |
| March | 1° | 9° | 35 mm | 13 | 69% | 39% | 23° | -16° |
| April | 4° | 15° | 27 mm | 10 | 64% | 37% | 28° | -7° |
| May | 8° | 19° | 48 mm | 12 | 63% | 38% | 32° | -2° |
| June | 12° | 23° | 50 mm | 11 | 62% | 39% | 40° | 1° |
| July | 13° | 25° | 68 mm | 12 | 59% | 38% | 38° | 5° |
| August | 14° | 25° | 50 mm | 10 | 64% | 37% | 38° | 4° |
| September | 10° | 20° | 42 mm | 10 | 69% | 44% | 32° | 0° |
| October | 6° | 14° | 30 mm | 11 | 79% | 29% | 29° | -6° |
| November | 2° | 8° | 35 mm | 13 | 82% | 24% | 21° | -14° |
| December | -1° | 5° | 31 mm | 13 | 84% | 19% | 18° | -21° |
Station: BAD LAUCHSTADT, 12 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Halle (Saale) climate questions
How much rain does Halle (Saale) get?
Halle (Saale) gets 465 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 140 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Halle (Saale)?
July is the wettest month in Halle (Saale), with 68 mm. January is the driest, with 25 mm.
How many rainy days does Halle (Saale) have a year?
Halle (Saale) has about 140 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 13.
What is the hottest month in Halle (Saale)?
July is the warmest month in Halle (Saale), with an average high of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Halle (Saale)?
January is the coldest month in Halle (Saale), with an average low of -1°C.
What is the record high temperature in Halle (Saale)?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Halle (Saale) station is 40°C, set on June 27, 2026. The record low is -23°C, on January 14, 1987.
What is the sunniest month in Halle (Saale)?
September is the sunniest month in Halle (Saale), with estimated sunshine of 44% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Halle (Saale)?
The first fall freeze in Halle (Saale) typically comes around October 22. The last spring freeze is around April 22.
What is the best time to visit Halle (Saale)?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.