Weather in January in Lower-Saxony
Considering a trip to Lower-Saxony this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Lower-Saxony in January?
Lower-Saxony is a region in Germany. January in Lower-Saxony generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In January, it is winter.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Braunlage to 7°C in Borkum. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Borkum and -3°C in Braunlage. 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.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Helmstedt with an average of 58 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Insel Neuwerk with 95 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 50 hours of sunshine in Hanover. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lower-Saxony in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Lower-Saxony climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Lower-Saxony?
Hanover
In January Hanover generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Braunlage
In January Braunlage generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cuxhaven
In January Cuxhaven generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Norden
In January Norden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sankt Andreasberg
In January Sankt Andreasberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°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 Lower-Saxony, in Germany.
Is January the best time to visit Lower-Saxony?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Lower-Saxony due to the typically poor weather in Hanover.
On average, the best time to visit Lower-Saxony is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Hanover. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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