Saxony weather in January
Are you planning a trip 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.
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.
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. 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.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Saxony?
Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Saxony, in Germany.
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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