January · Germany
Best time to visit Berchtesgaden in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Berchtesgaden in January
Average temperature -3°C, 71 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -3°C
- Rainfall
- 71 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Berchtesgaden scores 2.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -3°C, 71 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Berchtesgaden is an Alpine base for Königssee, the Watzmann massif, high mountain trails, and Germany's only Alpine national park.
January in Berchtesgaden: expect compromises
January averages -3°C (26°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 71 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.4/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 5.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Berchtesgaden in January?
- In January, Berchtesgaden averages -3°C, 71 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Berchtesgaden?
- January earns a 2.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Berchtesgaden in January?
- Expect about 71 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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