Zwickau's winters are typically quite cold, with temperatures often dropping below freezing and averaging around 0°C in January. The coldest month is February, with temperatures sometimes dipping as low as -21°C. Spring brings a slow warming trend, with March temperatures gradually rising to average highs of 5°C. Summer months are mild, with June and July temperatures peaking at around 19-20°C on average, while August and September see slightly cooler temperatures. Autumn is characterized by a return to chillier conditions, with October and November averaging around 10°C and 5°C respectively, before the cycle starts anew in December.