Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
38°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Munich
Germany · Europe
Not the best time: Cold weather is the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Mid to late
Daytime high
38°F
Lows around 28°F
Precipitation
12 days/mo
Sun
5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
39%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
5.1 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 29° and nights feel near 23°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
27%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
7 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 36°F, easing to about 33°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning32°F
Rain23%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday36°F
Rain20%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon36°F
Rain19%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening33°F
Rain20%
Cloud67%
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 | 28 | 2.5 | 12 | 5.1 | 84 |
| Feb | 42 | 29 | 2.1 | 11 | 6.3 | 79 |
| Mar | 49 | 34 | 2.6 | 12 | 8.1 | 73 |
| Apr | 58 | 40 | 2.4 | 12 | 10.0 | 69 |
| May | 65 | 48 | 4.5 | 16 | 10.5 | 71 |
| Jun | 73 | 55 | 3.9 | 13 | 11.4 | 70 |
| Jul | 75 | 57 | 4.2 | 15 | 11.8 | 71 |
| Aug | 75 | 57 | 4.1 | 14 | 10.8 | 73 |
| Sep | 66 | 50 | 3.3 | 12 | 8.7 | 79 |
| Oct | 57 | 43 | 2.7 | 11 | 6.7 | 83 |
| Nov | 45 | 35 | 2.5 | 11 | 5.0 | 86 |
| Dec | 39 | 30 | 2.6 | 13 | 4.6 | 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: Jun 1, 2026
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