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Saxony Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Saxony, Germany in January.

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Dresden Leipzig Bad Schandau Kurort Oberwiesenthal

Thinking about venturing to Saxony, Germany this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Saxony in January

Saxony, Germany 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 (34°F) to cold in Delitzsch at 5°C (41°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Delitzsch and -5°C (23°F) 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.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Schkeuditz with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Schönheide with 84 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Dresden sees roughly 61 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Saxony by month

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Best Places to Visit in Saxony in January

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

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 Saxony

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

Temperature range in Saxony (January)

Precipitation variation in Saxony (January)

Dresden

In January Dresden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
61 hours
78 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dresden →

Leipzig

In January Leipzig 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 poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°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
52 hours
63 hours
79 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Leipzig →

Bad Schandau

In January Bad Schandau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
61 hours
78 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bad Schandau →

Kurort Oberwiesenthal

In January Kurort Oberwiesenthal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
40 hours
67 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kurort Oberwiesenthal →

Görlitz

In January Görlitz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Görlitz →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Saxony, 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 Saxony in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dresden 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Leipzig 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Bad Schandau 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Kurort Oberwiesenthal 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Görlitz 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Meißen 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

Saxony weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Saxony, Germany in January?

January in Saxony, Germany brings poor weather. In Dresden, daytime temperatures are typically around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows hover near -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in Saxony, Germany in January?

Dresden averages a daytime maximum of 4°C (39°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -2°C (28°F).

Does Saxony, Germany get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Not particularly. Dresden averages just 67 mm (2.6 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Saxony, Germany.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Saxony, Germany?

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

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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