Berlin weather in January
January in Berlin: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Berlin · #506 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 45/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Berlin climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 5°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 53 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.3 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 8.2 cm / 3.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Berlin in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Berlin?
- January in Berlin: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Berlin on SeasonMap's comfort score (45/100).
- What is the weather like in Berlin in January?
- In January, Berlin averages a daily high of 4.6°C and a low of 0.4°C, with about 52.9 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Berlin in January?
- Berlin has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.
- Does it snow in Berlin in January?
- Berlin sees roughly 8.2 cm of snowfall in January.