Freiburg im Breisgau weather in January (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)

What kind of weather does January bring to Freiburg im Breisgau? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Freiburg im Breisgau typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 5°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -2°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Freiburg im Breisgau in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. This month experiences about 16 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 59 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Freiburg im Breisgau. September typically offers 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 Freiburg im Breisgau climate page with graphs.

 

Freiburg im Breisgau, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 59 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

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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