Gifhorn weather in January (Lower-Saxony, Germany)

Interested in knowing the climate of Gifhorn in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Gifhorn generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 5°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -0°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Gifhorn in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 50 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gifhorn. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Gifhorn, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hanover, Germany (56 KM, 34 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

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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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