Ratzeburg weather in January (Schleswig-Holstein, Germany)

How does the January weather in Ratzeburg compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Ratzeburg includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 5°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -1°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Ratzeburg in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 45 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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Ratzeburg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hamburg, Germany (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in January

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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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