Rhineland-Palatinate weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Rhineland-Palatinate in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Rhineland-Palatinate in January?
Rhineland-Palatinate is a region in Germany. January in Rhineland-Palatinate generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In January, it is winter.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C and nighttime temperatures around -1°C in Cochem. 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 Alzey with an average of 54 mm to high snow/rainfall in Friesenhagen with 119 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 45 hours of sunshine in Cochem. 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 Rhineland-Palatinate in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Rhineland-Palatinate climate page.
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Average weather in Cochem
In January Cochem generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bernkastel-Kues
In January Bernkastel-Kues generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Thalfang
In January Thalfang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Koblenz
In January Koblenz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Wiesbaden
In January Wiesbaden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°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 Rhineland-Palatinate, in Germany.
Is January the best time to visit Rhineland-Palatinate?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cochem, January may not be the ideal time to visit Rhineland-Palatinate.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Cochem. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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