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Weather in January in Saxony

Are you planning a trip a to Saxony in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Saxony in January?

Saxony is a region in Germany. January in Saxony generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Bärenstein at 1°C to cold in Delitzsch at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Delitzsch and -5°C in Bärenstein. 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 Schkeuditz with an average of 53 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Schönheide with 84 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 61 hours of sunshine in Dresden. 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 Saxony in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Saxony climate page.

Where to go in Saxony in January

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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?

Dresden

In January Dresden 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.

Dresden
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
6°C 
1,689 hours 
819 mm 
168 days 
poor 
4°C 
-2°C 
61 hours 
67 mm 
15 days 
poor 
5°C 
-2°C 
78 hours 
58 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Dresden

Leipzig

In January Leipzig 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.

Leipzig
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
6°C 
1,745 hours 
707 mm 
167 days 
poor 
5°C 
-1°C 
63 hours 
56 mm 
15 days 
poor 
6°C 
-1°C 
79 hours 
48 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Leipzig

Bad Schandau

In January Bad Schandau 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.

Bad Schandau
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
1,689 hours 
865 mm 
170 days 
poor 
3°C 
-3°C 
61 hours 
65 mm 
15 days 
poor 
4°C 
-3°C 
78 hours 
57 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Bad Schandau

Görlitz

In January Görlitz 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.

Görlitz
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
832 mm 
166 days 
poor 
3°C 
-3°C 
67 mm 
14 days 
poor 
5°C 
-2°C 
60 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Görlitz

Kurort Oberwiesenthal

In January Kurort Oberwiesenthal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kurort Oberwiesenthal
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
3°C 
1,428 hours 
959 mm 
190 days 
poor 
1°C 
-5°C 
40 hours 
72 mm 
17 days 
poor 
2°C 
-4°C 
67 hours 
63 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Kurort Oberwiesenthal

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Is January the best time to visit Saxony?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Dresden, January may not be the ideal time to visit Saxony.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Dresden. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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