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German Weather in January

With daytime temperatures of 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows of -6°C (21°F), January in German brings low temperatures during the day. Some snow/rainfall is to be expected during the month.

Rainfall in German in January

Typically, you can expect about 7 days of snow/rain this month, with 49 mm (1.9 in) on average. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in German in January

Daytime temperatures in German reach 4°C (39°F) in January, dropping to -6°C (21°F) at night. Winter occurs in January. Time outdoors is usually more comfortable with proper winter clothing and protection from wind. At -6°C (21°F) overnight, frost and ice are likely outside. Indoors, consider packing an extra blanket if you're unsure about the heating. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Sunshine in German in January

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 86 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

Wind Speed in German in January

Wind speeds average 2 m/s (4 knots) during January. At this speed, expect light breezes that you can feel on your face and cause leaves to rustle gently. Since this is an average, some days are calmer with barely any wind while others have more noticeable gentle breezes.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit German. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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German Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C (21°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C (39°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 24%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 49 mm (1.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 2 m/s (4 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 86 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Sofia, Bulgaria (22 KM, 14 Miles).

Best Places in Bulgaria in January

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in German in January

Cold weather calls for smart layering in January. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in German in January

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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