Munich weather in January (Bavaria, Germany)

Wondering what the weather is like in Munich during January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Munich includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Expect temperatures to climb to 4°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -2°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Munich in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 80 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Munich, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 80 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Munich.

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