January · Germany
Best time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in January
Average temperature -2°C, 70 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.4/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Garmisch-Partenkirchen scores 9.4/10 for snow and ski travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around -2°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen sits beneath the Zugspitze, with ski slopes, gorges and Bavarian traditions.
January in Garmisch-Partenkirchen — the year's strongest window
January averages -2°C (28°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 70 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Garmisch-Partenkirchen at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in January?
- In January, Garmisch-Partenkirchen averages -2°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
- January earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in January?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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