Munich weather in January

January in Munich: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Munich · #512 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 45/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Munich climate normals — January

Daytime high4°C / 39°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-2°C / 28°F
Feels like (high)0°C / 32°F
Rainfall65 mm / 2.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days13 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point-1°C / 29°F
Sunshine4.2 h/day
Daylight8.9 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall25.5 cm / 10 in
Air quality (US AQI)33🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Munich in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Munich?
January in Munich: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Munich on SeasonMap's comfort score (45/100).
What is the weather like in Munich in January?
In January, Munich averages a daily high of 3.7°C and a low of -2.3°C, with about 65 mm of rain over roughly 13.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Munich in January?
Munich has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in January.
Does it snow in Munich in January?
Munich sees roughly 25.5 cm of snowfall in January.

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