Dresden weather in January (Saxony, Germany)

Will it be warm or cold in Dresden this January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Dresden typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 4°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -2°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Dresden in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 61 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dresden. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dresden climate page with graphs.

 

Dresden, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 61 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in January

Find out more about the weather in Germany and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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