Dresden weather in January
January in Dresden: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Dresden · #514 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 44/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Dresden climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 4°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Rainfall | 82 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.5 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 29.8 cm / 11.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Dresden in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Dresden?
- January in Dresden: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Dresden on SeasonMap's comfort score (44/100).
- What is the weather like in Dresden in January?
- In January, Dresden averages a daily high of 4.3°C and a low of -0.2°C, with about 82.1 mm of rain over roughly 16.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dresden in January?
- Dresden has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in January.
- Does it snow in Dresden in January?
- Dresden sees roughly 29.8 cm of snowfall in January.