Germany weather in January
What is the weather like in Germany in January?
The weather conditions in Germany in January are generally poor. It is a winter month.
During January in Germany, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Oberstdorf with 0°C (33°F) to low in Kevelaer with 7°C (44°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Kevelaer and -8°C (18°F) in Oberstdorf. On average, it is the coldest month of the year in Germany. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation in January varies from moderate in Artern with an average of 48mm (1.89 inches) of snow/rainfall to high in Gummersbach with 131mm (5.15 inches).
It is also generally a
less sunny
time of year with an average of 57 hours of sunshine in Berlin during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Germany, check out the map below.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Germany?
Average weather in Berlin
In January Berlin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (40°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (29°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Cologne
In January Cologne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (44°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (33°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Binz
In January Binz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (40°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (33°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Munich
In January Munich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (40°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hamburg
In January Hamburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C (31°F) 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 go to Germany?
In our opinion January is not the best time to visit Germany with commonly 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.
The worst months are January, February, March, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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