Saxony, Germany
Markranstädt
Markranstädt is a small town in Saxony, Germany. It has a population of about 16,069 (2025). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now14°C
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Population16,069
Local time14:01
51.30° N, 12.22° EElevation 126 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code04420October: high / low15° / 6°
Rain this month36mm
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Best: May · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Markranstädt at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:48 · 18:0410 h 15 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous91% · Moonrise 16:43Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 7Next holiday31 OctoberReformation DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Aug–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month25°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
75 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
33 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 13 km
Weather in Markranstädt
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
14°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 17 km/h · humidity 57%
Today23 Oct14°6°0.7 mm
Sat24 Oct11°6°2.7 mm
Sun25 Oct14°7°9 mm
Mon26 Oct13°7°
Tue27 Oct16°6°
Wed28 Oct15°8°
Thu29 Oct13°4°
Fri30 Oct12°2°
Sat31 Oct12°2°
When to go to Markranstädt
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 18 | 27 | 25 | 62 | 69 | 69 | 63 | 70 | 73 | 51 | 23 | 17 |
| High | 4° | 5° | 10° | 15° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 20° | 15° | 8° | 5° |
| Low | -1° | -1° | 1° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 10° | 6° | 3° | 0° |
| Rain (mm) | 37 | 33 | 46 | 43 | 56 | 59 | 75 | 64 | 52 | 36 | 50 | 48 |
| Wet days | 13 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
What's on in Markranstädt
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Markranstädt
0.1 km
St. Laurentius, MarkranstädtBuilt 1518
0.2 km
Gefallenendenkmal (Markranstädt)Built 1924
13 km
Monument to the Battle of the NationsBuilt 1913
11 km
St. Thomas Church, LeipzigBuilt 1401
12 km
Gewandhaus, LeipzigBuilt 1976
12 km
St. Nicholas Church, LeipzigBuilt 1513Museum0.3 km
Heimatmuseum Markranstädt
Museum12 km
Museum der bildenden KünsteBuilt 1848More museums: Heimatverein Rückmarsdorf
Outdoors around Markranstädt
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Leipzig Zoological GardenZoos
1.3 kmGolfclub Markkleeberg am See e.V.Golf courses
1.3 kmLSV Südwest e.V. WindsurfenSurf spots
1.8 kmBoulderhalle Leipzig BLOC NO LIMITClimbing
2.2 kmAquapark LeipzigWater parks
2.5 kmCampingplatz Kulkwitzer SeeCamp sites
2.6 kmDive site
1.7 kmTauchbasis FlorianDive site
2 kmTaucheinstieg Göhrenz - Tauchbasis E1Dive site
2.2 kmTauchbasis E2Dive site
2.2 kmNature around Markranstädt
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Germany seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Markranstädt
Earthquakes around Markranstädt
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record4within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Ruhla 5 km ↙1958 · 142 km
5.1Markneukirchen 2 km ↑1985 · 108 km
Towns and villages around Markranstädt
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Quesitz1.5 kmGöhrenz2 kmKulkwitz2.1 kmGärnitz2.5 kmDöhlen2.7 kmThronitz3.1 kmSeebenisch3.2 kmAltranstädt3.3 kmGroßlehna3.4 kmAlbersdorf3.4 kmPriesteblich3.5 kmKleinlehna3.8 kmFrankenheim4.2 kmSchkölen4.2 kmFrankenheim-Lindennaundorf4.4 kmRäpitz4.8 kmSchkeitbar5.3 kmMeyhen6 kmSchkorlopp6.5 kmEisdorf8.6 kmCospuden8.8 kmKitzen8.9 kmHohenlohe9.2 kmEythra9.5 kmZitzschen9.5 kmThesau9.8 kmLöben10 kmZöbigker10 kmSittel10 kmScheidens11 kmPrödel11 kmMarkkleeberg11 kmPeißen11 kmSeegel11 kmGroßdalzig11 kmKleindalzig11 kmWerben12 kmGroßstädteln12 kmZwenkau12 kmTellschütz12 kmKotzschbar12 kmGaschwitz12 kmImnitz12 kmMaschwitz13 kmGroßstorkwitz13 kmWiederau13 kmCrostewitz13 kmLöbschütz13 kmMeuchen13 kmDöhlen13 kmGroßdeuben14 kmSauschwitz14 kmCröbern14 kmRüssen14 kmProbstdeuben14 kmKleinstorkwitz14 kmCarsdorf14 kmKobschütz15 kmWachau15 km
Markranstädt from above
Around Markranstädt41 places to see, do and reach nearby
PleißeNature9.8 kmCospudener SeeNature8.8 kmZwenkauer SeeNature9.1 kmKulkwitzer SeeNature2.0 kmPartheNature11 kmAlte LuppeNature8.2 kmVinetaNature18 kmGetzelauer InselNature14 kmBockberg im KlosterholzMountain37 kmTotenberg, SaxonyMountain36 kmSpitzberg, WurzenMountain39 kmLerchenhügelMountain37 kmFockebergMountain10 kmWeinberg WalzigMountain37 kmDive siteDive site1.7 kmTauchbasis FlorianDive site2.0 kmTaucheinstieg Göhrenz - Tauchbasis E1Dive site2.2 kmSt. Laurentius, MarkranstädtMonumentunder 100 mGefallenendenkmal (Markranstädt)Monument0.2 kmMonument to the Battle of the NationsMonument13 kmSt. Thomas Church, LeipzigMonument11 kmGewandhaus, LeipzigMonument12 kmSt. Nicholas Church, LeipzigMonument12 kmCity-Hochhaus LeipzigMonument12 kmSt. Peter, LeipzigMonument11 kmHeimatmuseum MarkranstädtMuseum0.3 kmMuseum der bildenden KünsteMuseum12 kmMuseum of Musical Instruments of the University of LeipzigMuseum12 kmGrassi MuseumMuseum12 kmLeipzig PanometerMuseum12 kmMarkranstädtStation0.7 kmLeipzig Miltitzer AlleeStation3.7 kmSchönauer LachenStation6.1 kmBistumshöheFerry port8.7 kmNordstrandFerry port8.7 kmLeipzigPlace11 kmMerseburgPlace17 kmMarkkleebergPlace11 kmSchkeuditzPlace11 kmLeunaPlace14 kmTauchaPlace20 km
Postal code
04420
Getting to Markranstädt
Leipzig/Halle AirportLEJ
13 kmErfurt-Weimar AirportERF
95 kmDresden AirportDRS
109 kmMarkranstädtRailway station
0.7 kmLeipzig Miltitzer AlleeRailway station
3.7 kmSchönauer LachenRailway station
6.1 kmBistumshöheFerry port
8.7 kmNordstrandFerry port
8.7 kmPlaces near Markranstädt
Places with a climate like Markranstädt
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Markranstädt?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Markranstädt.
What is the hottest month in Markranstädt?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Markranstädt?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Markranstädt?
July is the wettest month with about 75 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Markranstädt?
The postal code of Markranstädt is 04420.