Cool
Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Germany in January
Weather score20Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 53mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
2°C
Rain
53mm
Sun
1.4h
Sea
1°C
Weather score
20
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 53mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 1.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 1°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Germany with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January2°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January53mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Germany's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January1.4 hours average sun
January is one of Germany's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January1°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 4°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January20 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels near Germany
Marriott
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