Bavaria weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Bavaria this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Bavaria in January?
Bavaria is a region in Germany. January in Bavaria generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the winter season.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Oberstdorf at 0°C to cold in Kahl am Main at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Kahl am Main and -8°C in Oberstdorf. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Ingolstadt with an average of 61 mm to high snow/rainfall in Balderschwang with 125 mm. The city Munich usually sees around 80 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Bavaria for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Bavaria climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Bavaria?
Munich
In January Munich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nuremberg
In January Nuremberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Oberstdorf
In January Oberstdorf generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen
In January Garmisch-Partenkirchen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bad Füssing
In January Bad Füssing generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bavaria, in Germany.
Is January the best time to visit Bavaria?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Munich, January may not be the ideal time to visit Bavaria.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in Munich. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.
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