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Nuremberg in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Nuremberg in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Nuremberg 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 5 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 Nuremberg;

Average weather

☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-9°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
43 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nuremberg has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Nuremberg in January

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

The temperature in January is +39°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +54°F during the day and a minimum of +25°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +39°F.

Is Nuremberg warm or cold in January?

Nuremberg 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 +28°F.

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

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

Climate in Nuremberg in January

Nuremberg weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+39°F+37°F+41°F
Min. temperature
-6°F-9°F-4°F
Max. temperature
+63°F+61°F+68°F
Rainfall
50 mm43 mm44 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
85%84%79%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
335
Cloudy days
192017
Rainy days
654
Snowy days
332

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 50 mm to 43 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 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 Nuremberg in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 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 Nuremberg is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Nuremberg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 77 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 15 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:
Nuremberg wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 84 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Nuremberg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 15 mm, with a 13% chance of snow on a typical day.

January is one of the snowiest months in Nuremberg.

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

How was the weather last January in Nuremberg?

This is the weather in Nuremberg in January 2023:
1 January
☁️
+54°F
2 January
☀️
+51°F
3 January
🌧️
+52°F
4 January
🌧️
+51°F
5 January
🌧️
+40°F
6 January
☀️
+38°F
7 January
🌨️
+34°F
8 January
🌨️
+35°F
9 January
🌨️
+38°F
10 January
☁️
+38°F
11 January
☁️
+39°F
12 January
☁️
+35°F
13 January
☁️
+37°F
14 January
☀️
+43°F
15 January
🌫️
+38°F
16 January
☁️
+35°F
17 January
🌧️
+39°F
18 January
☁️
+42°F
19 January
☁️
+38°F
20 January
🌧️
+37°F
21 January
🌨️
+34°F
22 January
🌧️
+39°F
23 January
☁️
+41°F
24 January
☁️
+39°F
25 January
🌫️
+32°F
26 January
☁️
+33°F
27 January
☁️
+37°F
28 January
☁️
+40°F
29 January
☁️
+43°F
30 January
☁️
+43°F
31 January
🌧️
+38°F
In January 2023 Nuremberg had 3 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +39°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 61%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+29°F) and the highest in 2007 (+46°F). The driest year was 1979 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nuremberg in January:

Is January a good time to visit Nuremberg?

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

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

Is Nuremberg rainy in January?

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

Is it sunny in Nuremberg in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nuremberg, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.