Hohenschwangau weather in January (Bavaria, Germany)

What should you pack for a trip to Hohenschwangau in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Hohenschwangau typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -8°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Hohenschwangau in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. You can typically expect 16 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With about 138 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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 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

5/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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