German weather in January (Sofia, Bulgaria)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in German during January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in German generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 4°C. At night, it falls to around -6°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

German in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 7 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 86 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit German. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

German, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 86 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sofia, Bulgaria (22 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Bulgaria in January

Find out more about the weather in Bulgaria 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

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in German.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Bulgaria? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Bulgaria. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.