Zugspitze weather in January (Amrum, Germany)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Zugspitze this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Zugspitze usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 4°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -5°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Zugspitze in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 138 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Zugspitze. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Zugspitze climate page with graphs.

 

Zugspitze, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 138 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in January

Find out more about the weather in Germany and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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