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Weather in January in Saxony-Anhalt

Planning a getaway to Saxony-Anhalt this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Saxony-Anhalt in January?

Saxony-Anhalt is a region in Germany. January in Saxony-Anhalt generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C and nighttime temperatures around -2°C in Quedlinburg. 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 Nebra with an average of 48 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Schierke with 73 mm.

Average sunshine

Quedlinburg experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 56 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Saxony-Anhalt in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Saxony-Anhalt climate page.

Where to go in Saxony-Anhalt in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Saxony-Anhalt on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Saxony-Anhalt?

Quedlinburg

In January Quedlinburg 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.

Quedlinburg
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
5°C 
-1°C 
39 hours 
56 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-2°C 
56 hours 
53 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
-2°C 
73 hours 
47 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Quedlinburg

Wernigerode

In January Wernigerode 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.

Wernigerode
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
4°C 
-1°C 
39 hours 
66 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-2°C 
56 hours 
66 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-2°C 
73 hours 
57 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Wernigerode

Thale

In January Thale 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.

Thale
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
5°C 
-1°C 
39 hours 
59 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-2°C 
56 hours 
57 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
-2°C 
73 hours 
51 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Thale

Halle an der Saale

In January Halle an der Saale 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.

Halle an der Saale
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
6°C 
0°C 
52 hours 
52 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
5°C 
-1°C 
63 hours 
49 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-1°C 
79 hours 
42 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Halle an der Saale

Schierke

In January Schierke 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.

Schierke
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
4°C 
-1°C 
39 hours 
73 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January January
3°C 
-3°C 
56 hours 
73 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-3°C 
73 hours 
63 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Schierke

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Saxony-Anhalt, in Germany.

Is January the best time to visit Saxony-Anhalt?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Saxony-Anhalt with often poor weather in Quedlinburg.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Quedlinburg. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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