Mainz weather in January (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany)

Interested in knowing the climate of Mainz in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During January, Mainz usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 5°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -1°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Mainz in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 49 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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Mainz, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Frankfurt, Germany (22 KM, 14 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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