Oberammergau weather in January (Bavaria, Germany)

Curious about the climate in Oberammergau this January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Oberammergau includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 2°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -7°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Oberammergau in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Known for its minimal rainfall, this month is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Take advantage of the dry conditions to explore and enjoy various activities. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 138 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Oberammergau. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Oberammergau, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 138 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Zugspitze, Germany (30 KM, 18 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

Temperatures

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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