Halle, officially Halle (Saale), is a city of 240,000 inhabitants, located in central-eastern Germany, in the state of
and 51 degrees north latitude. About 15 km (9 mi) away is Leipzig Airport.
is not abundant, since it is lower than 550 millimeters (21.5 inches), although it is well distributed throughout the year. In fact, due to its location in the southern part of the German lowlands, far from the sea and the mountains, we are in the least rainy area of Germany, which includes, in addition to Saxony-Anhalt, Brandenburg, the state that is located furthest to the east and surrounds the city of Berlin.
. The temperature drops to -15 °C (5 °F) or below once every few years, although in the past it did it more often. The coldest record is -27.1 °C (-16.8 °F), set in February 1929.
, during which the temperature can reach or exceed 30 °C (86 °F), and more rarely 35 °C (95 °F). At nearby Leipzig Airport, the heat record is 38.3 °C (100.9 °F), set in late June 2019.
to visit Halle runs from mid-May to mid-September, since it is the warmest and sunniest period of the year. Sometimes, it can be hot in July and August, while in other circumstances, nights can be cool or even a little cold even in these months, so it can be useful to bring a sweatshirt or sweater and a light jacket.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
1.2 °C, with a minimum of
-1.4 °C and a maximum of
3.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-12 °C. However, it dropped to
-23.2 °C in January 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
11.5 °C. However, it reached
15.7 °C in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
29.2 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 23% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
February is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
2.1 °C, with a minimum of
-1.1 °C and a maximum of
5.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-22.1 °C in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13.5 °C. However, it reached
17.7 °C in February 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
21.9 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
March is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.1 °C, with a minimum of
1 °C and a maximum of
9.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.9 °C in March 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
18.5 °C. However, it reached
22.3 °C in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.7 °C, with a minimum of
4.4 °C and a maximum of
15 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
-6 °C in April 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
29.5 °C in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
30.1 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.9 °C, with a minimum of
8.5 °C and a maximum of
19.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.5 °C in May 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
32.5 °C in May 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
61.6 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.8 °C, with a minimum of
11.4 °C and a maximum of
22.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
2 °C in June 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
34.5 °C in June 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
53.3 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.2 °C, with a minimum of
13.7 °C and a maximum of
24.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C. However, it dropped to
6.2 °C in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
36.9 °C in July 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
73.2 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.8 °C, with a minimum of
13.3 °C and a maximum of
24.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C. However, it dropped to
4.8 °C in August 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
36.9 °C in August 1992.
Precipitation amounts to
54.9 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.6 °C, with a minimum of
9.7 °C and a maximum of
19.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
0.3 °C in September 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
33.1 °C in September 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
56.3 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10 °C, with a minimum of
5.8 °C and a maximum of
14.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-6.2 °C in October 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22 °C. However, it reached
26.3 °C in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
31.6 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
November is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.2 °C, with a minimum of
2.3 °C and a maximum of
8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.6 °C in November 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
15 °C. However, it reached
19.5 °C in November 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
40.1 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 24% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
1.8 °C, with a minimum of
-0.7 °C and a maximum of
4.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-20.1 °C in December 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
12 °C. However, it reached
15.6 °C in December 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
35.2 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.