January weather forecast
Germany

January stands as one of the coldest months in Germany, often rivaled by February in terms of low temperatures. The eastern parts of the country tend to experience colder conditions than the west. Throughout the month, daytime temperatures often hover around the freezing point and can sometimes remain below it. Siberian cold waves occasionally sweep across the country, resulting in temperatures dropping drastically. It's not uncommon for certain areas, especially in valleys such as Bavaria, to see temperatures plummeting to near -20.6°C (-5.1°F). On the higher end, the warmest regions might experience highs just above freezing.

The country's proximity to the North and Baltic Seas implies that the coastal regions, notably cities like Hamburg and Kiel, have slightly milder conditions, thanks to the maritime influence. In contrast, cities like Berlin in the east are typically colder.

Snowfall is prevalent in January, especially in the highlands and mountains. The Alps, with places like Zugspitze, not only see consistent snowfall but also have the potential for blizzards and avalanches during this period. Comparatively, December might be slightly milder, whereas February often maintains the cold grip established in January, with prolonged cold spells and significant snowfall in mountainous areas.

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• Berlin - January »
  The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.6 days and typically aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of snow. In Berlin in January, during 9.6 snowfall days, 44mm (1.73") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Hamburg - January »
  In Hamburg in January, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 31mm (1.22") of snow. In Hamburg during January, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation.
• Munich - January »
  Munich reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 2.7°C (36.9°F) at the peak and -3.7°C (25.3°F) at the lowest. January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Munich.
• Cologne - January »
  January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Cologne, Germany. The coldest period in Cologne, Germany, is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 5.4°C (41.7°F) and a low of -0.6°C (30.9°F).
• Frankfurt - January »
  In Frankfurt, Germany, in January, during 16 rainfall days, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Frankfurt in January, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 45mm (1.77") of accumulated precipitation.
• Stuttgart - January »
  Stuttgart's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 3.7°C (38.7°F) and lows of -1.5°C (29.3°F). In Stuttgart, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 3.7°C (38.7°F) and a low of -1.5°C (29.3°F).
• Düsseldorf - January »
  In Düsseldorf in January, during 4.8 snowfall days, 16mm (0.63") of snow is typically accumulated. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Düsseldorf, Germany.
• Dortmund - January »
  In Dortmund in January, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 71mm (2.8") of snow. January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months in Dortmund, Germany.
• Essen - January »
  In Essen during January, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of snow. January proves to be the coldest month in Essen recording an average maximum temperature of 4.4°C (39.9°F) and a minimum temperature of 0.5°C (32.9°F).
• Leipzig - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Leipzig is January, when snow falls for 6.9 days and typically aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of snow. The coldest month in Leipzig, Germany, is January, with an average high-temperature of 2.4°C (36.3°F) and an average low-temperature of -2.1°C (28.2°F).
• Bremen - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Bremen is January, when snow falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of snow. January in Bremen, Germany is a winter month characterized by snowfall and high humidity.
• Dresden - January »
  January stands out as Dresden's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 1.3°C (34.3°F) and a low-temperature of -3°C (26.6°F). In Dresden, Germany, in January, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 33mm (1.3") of accumulated precipitation.