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.