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Munich in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Munich in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Munich 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 snowy, though, as there are typically 10 snowy days in the month and around 42 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 Munich;

Average weather

☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-20°F
Min.
+63°F
Max.
42 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Munich has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Munich in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Munich 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 57% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +39°F.

Is Munich warm or cold in January?

Munich 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 +30°F to +27°F.

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

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

Climate in Munich in January

Munich 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-20°F-9°F
Max. temperature
+66°F+63°F+70°F
Rainfall
53 mm42 mm37 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
84%83%79%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1018 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
234
Cloudy days
111110
Rainy days
977
Snowy days
9108

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 53 mm to 42 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 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 Munich in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Munich is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Munich based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 37 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 12 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:
Munich wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 138 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Munich based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 19 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Munich.

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

How was the weather last January in Munich?

This is the weather in Munich in January 2023:
1 January
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+62°F
2 January
☁️
+58°F
3 January
🌧️
+50°F
4 January
☁️
+51°F
5 January
☁️
+51°F
6 January
☁️
+53°F
7 January
☀️
+51°F
8 January
☁️
+46°F
9 January
☁️
+44°F
10 January
🌧️
+41°F
11 January
☁️
+51°F
12 January
☁️
+48°F
13 January
🌧️
+51°F
14 January
☁️
+49°F
15 January
☁️
+52°F
16 January
☁️
+43°F
17 January
☁️
+39°F
18 January
☁️
+38°F
19 January
☁️
+33°F
20 January
🌨️
+31°F
21 January
🌨️
+30°F
22 January
☁️
+31°F
23 January
☁️
+33°F
24 January
☁️
+34°F
25 January
☁️
+33°F
26 January
☁️
+30°F
27 January
☁️
+31°F
28 January
☁️
+32°F
29 January
☁️
+32°F
30 January
🌧️
+38°F
31 January
☁️
+39°F
In January 2023 Munich had 1 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+53°F) and the highest in 2023 (+61°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 668 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1533 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Munich in January:

Is January a good time to visit Munich?

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

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

Is Munich rainy in January?

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

Is it sunny in Munich in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Munich 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 Munich

Source of the data

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