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Berlin in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Berlin in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Berlin in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Berlin in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +37°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 10 rainy days with an average precipitation of 38 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Berlin;

Average weather

☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-6°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
38 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Berlin has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Berlin in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Berlin for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +45°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +61°F during the day and a minimum of +27°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 53% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +43°F.

Is Berlin warm or cold in January?

Berlin is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +39°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +32°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Berlin, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Berlin in January

Berlin weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+39°F+37°F+39°F
Min. temperature
+3°F-6°F-6°F
Max. temperature
+63°F+61°F+66°F
Rainfall
39 mm38 mm27 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
86%84%80%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
234
Cloudy days
121110
Rainy days
11108
Snowy days
676

January often has better weather than December. It’s getting colder in January. From +39°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +37°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 39 mm to 38 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 2 to 3.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Berlin in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Berlin is gradually increasing during January, going from 7 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Berlin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 55%, leading to total precipitation of around 77 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Berlin wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 27 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Berlin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 0%, for a monthly total of around 1 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Berlin.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Berlin?

This is the weather in Berlin in January 2023:
1 January
☀️
+61°F
2 January
🌧️
+60°F
3 January
☀️
+49°F
4 January
🌧️
+51°F
5 January
🌧️
+50°F
6 January
🌧️
+50°F
7 January
☁️
+50°F
8 January
☀️
+47°F
9 January
☀️
+47°F
10 January
☁️
+47°F
11 January
☀️
+47°F
12 January
🌧️
+51°F
13 January
🌧️
+50°F
14 January
🌧️
+47°F
15 January
☀️
+48°F
16 January
☀️
+45°F
17 January
☀️
+41°F
18 January
☀️
+37°F
19 January
☀️
+35°F
20 January
☁️
+35°F
21 January
🌧️
+38°F
22 January
☁️
+36°F
23 January
☁️
+37°F
24 January
☁️
+35°F
25 January
☁️
+35°F
26 January
☁️
+33°F
27 January
☁️
+38°F
28 January
☁️
+36°F
29 January
☁️
+38°F
30 January
🌧️
+44°F
31 January
🌧️
+43°F
In January 2023 Berlin had 10 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +45°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 60%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Berlin climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Berlin in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+51°F) and the highest in 2019 (+61°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 351 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 934 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Berlin in January:

Is January a good time to visit Berlin?

It’s always a good time to visit Berlin, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Berlin in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Berlin rainy in January?

Berlin is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Berlin in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Berlin in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Germany

Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.

Monthly weather in Berlin

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Berlin, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.