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Schönau am Königssee Weather in January

January in Schönau am Königssee averages 1°C (34°F) during the day and -7°C (19°F) at night. Quite a bit of snow/rainfall is typical this month, with around 120 mm (4.7 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.

Rainfall in Schönau am Königssee in January

Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see snow/rain, totalling around 120 mm (4.7 in) for the month. This month brings frequent, heavy showers. Both the number of wet days and the rainfall totals are on the high side.

Temperature in Schönau am Königssee in January

January in Schönau am Königssee brings very low temperatures, with highs of 1°C (34°F) and nights around -7°C (19°F). January is typically considered a winter month. Even daytime conditions remain cold, making layers, a warm coat, and winter accessories a good idea. With overnight lows of -7°C (19°F), temperatures fall below freezing at night. An extra thick blanket can make a real difference if your accommodation runs cold. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Sunshine in Schönau am Königssee in January

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 68 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

Wind Speed in Schönau am Königssee in January

Wind speeds average 1 m/s (2 knots) during January. At this speed, you'll experience mostly light air movement that's just barely noticeable. As an average, some days will be completely calm while others have gentle breezes you can feel on your skin.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June, July, August and September typically offer the best weather for Schönau am Königssee.

Schönau am Königssee Temperature in January

Min Temperature
-7°C (19°F)
Max Temperature
1°C (34°F)
Chance of Rain
52%
Precipitation
120 mm (4.7 in)
Rainy days
16 days
Humidity
73% *
Windspeed
1 m/s (2 knots) *
Sunshine
68 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
27% *
* Data from: Salzburg, Austria (22 KM, 13 Miles).

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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).

What to Wear in Schönau am Königssee in January

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Schönau am Königssee in January. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Schönau am Königssee in January

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Swimming
    4/10
  • Cycling
    2/10
  • Walking
    2/10
  • Camping
    1/10
  • Outdoor sports
    2/10

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