Hohenschwangau weather in January (Bavaria, Germany)

Planning a trip to Hohenschwangau in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Hohenschwangau generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -8°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Hohenschwangau in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The city usually sees around 138 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hohenschwangau. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hohenschwangau, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 138 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Zugspitze, Germany (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in January

Find out more about the weather in Germany in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Hohenschwangau in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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