Kaiserslautern weather in January (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany)

Can you expect sunny skies in Kaiserslautern in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

January in Kaiserslautern generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 5°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -1°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Kaiserslautern in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 57 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 Kaiserslautern. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Kaiserslautern, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 57 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Mannheim, Germany (50 KM, 31 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

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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