Berlin Weather in January
Germany · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high3°C (37°F)
Avg low-3°C (27°F)
Rainfall54 mm (2.1 in)
RatingPoor 2.1/10
Expect cold days in Berlin in January: the average high is 3°C (37°F) and the average low is -3°C (27°F). January is winter in Germany. The month is fairly dry, with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain spread over 13 days. You get roughly 7.9 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Berlin?
January is not the best time to visit Berlin (2.1/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in May to June and September.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 3°C (37°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -3°C (27°F) |
| Daily mean | 0°C (32°F) |
| Rainfall | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 13 |
| Humidity | 94% |
| Cloud cover | 81% |
| Daylight | 7.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 13.1 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Berlin in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Berlin weather in other months
Jan3°C / -3°C54 mmPoorFeb5°C / -2°C42 mmPoorMar9°C / 0°C41 mmFairApr15°C / 4°C29 mmExcellentMay19°C / 8°C53 mmExcellentJun24°C / 13°C59 mmExcellentJul26°C / 15°C82 mmExcellentAug25°C / 14°C59 mmExcellentSep21°C / 11°C44 mmExcellentOct15°C / 6°C49 mmGoodNov8°C / 2°C49 mmFairDec4°C / -1°C53 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit BerlinFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Funchal17°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Seville16°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Valencia15°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Malaga15°C · 58 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Hamburg3°C · 72 mm
- Prague2°C · 43 mm
- Copenhagen3°C · 64 mm
- Gdansk1°C · 62 mm
- Cologne5°C · 73 mm
- Munich2°C · 75 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.