Germany weather in January
Planning a getaway to Germany this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Germany in January?
January in Germany generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the winter season.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Oberstdorf at 0°C to cold in Kevelaer at 7°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Kevelaer and -8°C in Oberstdorf. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Germany. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Artern with an average of 48 mm to high snow/rainfall in Gummersbach with 131 mm. The city Berlin usually sees around 57 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Germany in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Germany climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Germany?
Berlin
In January Berlin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cologne
In January Cologne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Binz
In January Binz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Munich
In January Munich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hamburg
In January Hamburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Germany.
Is January the best time to visit Germany?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Germany due to the typically poor weather in Berlin.
On average, the best time to visit Germany is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Berlin. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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