Potsdam weather in January (Brandenburg, Germany)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Potsdam during January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Potsdam typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 4°C. At night, they generally drop to -1°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Potsdam in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

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 Potsdam. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Potsdam, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 57 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Berlin, Germany (24 KM, 15 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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