Dachau weather in January (Bavaria, Germany)

How does the January weather in Dachau compare to other months? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Dachau typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Dachau in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 80 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 Dachau. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dachau, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 80 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Munich, Germany (17 KM, 10 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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