Gießen weather in January (Hessen, Germany)

How's the weather trend in Gießen as January approaches? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Gießen typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 5°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -1°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Gießen in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 49 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gießen. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gießen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Frankfurt, Germany (59 KM, 37 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

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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