Forchheim weather in January (Bavaria, Germany)

What's the typical weather in Forchheim for January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Forchheim tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -2°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Forchheim in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 17 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 52 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 Forchheim. 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 Forchheim climate page with graphs.

 

Forchheim, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bamberg, Germany (23 KM, 14 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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