Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
37°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Berchtesgaden
Germany · Europe
Not the best time: Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
37°F
Lows around 25°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
5.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 15 wet days, fewer than in most months.
47%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
5.5 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 30° and nights feel near 21°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
32%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
4 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 36°F, easing to about 32°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning29°F
Rain33%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday36°F
Rain31%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon36°F
Rain28%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening32°F
Rain29%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 25 | 4.6 | 15 | 5.5 | 84 |
| Feb | 42 | 27 | 4.3 | 14 | 6.7 | 81 |
| Mar | 49 | 33 | 5.2 | 16 | 8.4 | 77 |
| Apr | 58 | 39 | 4.7 | 16 | 10.2 | 74 |
| May | 66 | 48 | 8.0 | 21 | 10.3 | 77 |
| Jun | 73 | 55 | 7.9 | 19 | 11.4 | 78 |
| Jul | 74 | 57 | 8.7 | 21 | 11.3 | 80 |
| Aug | 74 | 57 | 7.6 | 19 | 10.4 | 82 |
| Sep | 66 | 50 | 6.6 | 16 | 8.6 | 84 |
| Oct | 59 | 43 | 4.9 | 14 | 7.3 | 85 |
| Nov | 47 | 35 | 4.2 | 13 | 5.8 | 86 |
| Dec | 39 | 28 | 4.6 | 15 | 5.1 | 86 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 27, 2026
Data & methodology