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Dresden in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Dresden in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Dresden, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Dresden in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Dresden in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +37°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 9 rainy days in the month and around 43 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Dresden;

Average weather

☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-9°F
Min.
+63°F
Max.
43 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dresden has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Dresden in January

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

Going from a maximum of +63°F during the day to a minimum of +21°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +43°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 48% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +43°F.

Is Dresden warm or cold in January?

Dresden 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 Dresden, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Dresden in January

Dresden weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+39°F+37°F+41°F
Min. temperature
-4°F-9°F-8°F
Max. temperature
+64°F+63°F+68°F
Rainfall
48 mm43 mm35 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
84%83%80%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
334
Cloudy days
998
Rainy days
1198
Snowy days
898

January weather is still as ok as in 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 48 mm to 43 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Dresden is gradually increasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Dresden based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 45 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 16 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:
Dresden wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 94 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 35 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Dresden based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 26 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Dresden.

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

How was the weather last January in Dresden?

This is the weather in Dresden in January 2023:
1 January
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+63°F
2 January
☀️
+57°F
3 January
☀️
+49°F
4 January
☀️
+53°F
5 January
🌧️
+53°F
6 January
☁️
+52°F
7 January
☁️
+51°F
8 January
☀️
+45°F
9 January
🌧️
+48°F
10 January
☁️
+45°F
11 January
☀️
+47°F
12 January
🌧️
+50°F
13 January
🌧️
+52°F
14 January
☀️
+49°F
15 January
☀️
+51°F
16 January
☀️
+45°F
17 January
☀️
+43°F
18 January
🌨️
+35°F
19 January
☀️
+36°F
20 January
☁️
+34°F
21 January
🌨️
+34°F
22 January
🌨️
+34°F
23 January
🌫️
+36°F
24 January
🌫️
+35°F
25 January
☁️
+35°F
26 January
🌫️
+33°F
27 January
🌨️
+34°F
28 January
☁️
+34°F
29 January
☁️
+35°F
30 January
🌧️
+41°F
31 January
🌧️
+42°F
In January 2023 Dresden had 11 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+52°F) and the highest in 2022 (+61°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 467 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 1084 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dresden in January:

Is January a good time to visit Dresden?

It’s always a good time to visit Dresden, 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 Dresden in January?

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

Is Dresden rainy in January?

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

Is it sunny in Dresden in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dresden 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 Dresden

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dresden, 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.