Magdeburg weather in January (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany)

What should you pack for a trip to Magdeburg in January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During January, Magdeburg usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 5°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -1°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Magdeburg in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 56 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Magdeburg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 84%  

Sunshine 56 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

Interested in more climate information?

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