Altenburg weather in January (Thuringia, Germany)

What weather conditions can you expect in Altenburg this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Altenburg generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 5°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -1°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Altenburg in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 63 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 Altenburg. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Altenburg climate page with graphs.

 

Altenburg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 63 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leipzig, Germany (40 KM, 24 Miles).

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

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