Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
38°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Berlin
Germany · Europe
Cold days average highs in the upper 30s, with nights below freezing in the low 30s. Sunshine is scarce, averaging less than two hours a day.
Not an ideal month
Comparatively rainy.
Daytime high
38°F
Lows around 30°F
Precipitation
12 days/mo
Sun
1.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
39%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunshine is scarce under mostly cloudy skies.
1.5 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 28° and nights feel near 24°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
22%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
9 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 36°F, easing to about 34°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning33°F
Rain20%
Cloud80%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday36°F
Rain20%
Cloud80%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Late afternoon36°F
Rain18%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening34°F
Rain18%
Cloud76%
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 | 38 | 30 | 2.0 | 12 | 1.5 | 86 |
| Feb | 41 | 31 | 1.6 | 10 | 2.6 | 81 |
| Mar | 48 | 35 | 1.7 | 10 | 3.9 | 75 |
| Apr | 58 | 41 | 1.4 | 9 | 5.3 | 68 |
| May | 67 | 49 | 2.0 | 10 | 7.1 | 67 |
| Jun | 73 | 55 | 2.1 | 10 | 7.4 | 66 |
| Jul | 76 | 59 | 3.3 | 12 | 7.0 | 68 |
| Aug | 76 | 58 | 2.3 | 10 | 6.8 | 68 |
| Sep | 68 | 52 | 1.8 | 9 | 5.2 | 74 |
| Oct | 57 | 45 | 2.0 | 10 | 3.6 | 82 |
| Nov | 46 | 38 | 1.8 | 10 | 1.7 | 87 |
| Dec | 40 | 33 | 1.9 | 12 | 1.2 | 87 |
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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 28, 2026
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