Temperature in Lower-Saxony in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Lower-Saxony, Germany this January.

Lower-Saxony, Germany, a region in Germany, experiences low average maximum daytime temperatures in January, ranging from 3°C (37°F) in Braunlage to 7°C (45°F) in Borkum. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Borkum and -3°C (27°F) in Braunlage. January is part of the winter season On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Lower-Saxony, Germany in January?

Discover the typical January temperatures for the most popular locations of Lower-Saxony on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Lower-Saxony temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Lower-Saxony, Germany in January?

Expect daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Hanover. That makes January a low month for Lower-Saxony, Germany.

How cold does it get at night in Lower-Saxony, Germany in January?

Average overnight lows in Lower-Saxony, Germany during January sit near 0°C (32°F) in Hanover.

What is the warmest city in January in Lower-Saxony, Germany?

Borkum tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 3°C (37°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Lower-Saxony, Germany?

When looking through our records, we find that Braunlage stands out as the coolest city in Lower-Saxony, Germany for the month of January. Daytime highs average 3°C (37°F) and it cools down to about -3°C (27°F) at night.

How much sun does Lower-Saxony, Germany get in January?

Hanover experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 50 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

What is the water temperature in January?

The water temperature averages approximately 4°C (39°F) in Emden this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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