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 high | 4°C / 39°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Rainfall | 65 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 29°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 25.5 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.