Cochem

Rhineland-Palatinate Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany in January.

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Cochem Bernkastel-Kues Thalfang Koblenz

Planning a trip to Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Rhineland-Palatinate in January

Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany is a region in Germany. January in Rhineland-Palatinate generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Alzey with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to high snow/rainfall in Friesenhagen with 119 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Cochem sees roughly 45 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Rhineland-Palatinate by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Rhineland-Palatinate - and find the best time to visit. (based on Cochem)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Rhineland-Palatinate in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Rhineland-Palatinate.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Rhineland-Palatinate

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

Temperature range in Rhineland-Palatinate (January)

Precipitation variation in Rhineland-Palatinate (January)

Cochem

In January Cochem generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
42 hours
45 hours
79 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Cochem →

Bernkastel-Kues

In January Bernkastel-Kues generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
42 hours
45 hours
79 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
76 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Bernkastel-Kues →

Thalfang

In January Thalfang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
42 hours
45 hours
79 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Koblenz

In January Koblenz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
41 hours
51 hours
77 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Koblenz →

Wiesbaden

In January Wiesbaden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
44 hours
49 hours
78 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Rhineland-Palatinate, in Germany.

In our records: Germany January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Germany in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Germany dropped to -27°C (-17°F) in Bad Füssing on January 7, 1985.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Germany was -19°C (-2°F) in Dresden on January 13, 1987.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Rhineland-Palatinate in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cochem 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Bernkastel-Kues 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Thalfang 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Koblenz 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Wiesbaden 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

Rhineland-Palatinate weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany in January?

Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany typically experiences less favorable weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Cochem average around 5°C (41°F), and temperatures drop to about -1°C (30°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany in January?

Daytime temperatures in Cochem peak at roughly 5°C (41°F) in January, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

Does Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Not particularly. Cochem averages just 65 mm (2.6 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Cochem, January may not be the ideal time to visit Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Cochem. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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