January · Germany
Best time to visit Munich in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Munich in January
Average temperature 0°C, 54 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.0/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Munich scores 4.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 54 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
From May through September, Munich shines with lively beer gardens, alpine day trips, and stately boulevards at their finest.
January in Munich — the hardest end of the year
At 0°C (33°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
54 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.6 hours of daylight.
That is 4/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 7.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Munich — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Munich in January?
- In January, Munich averages 0°C, 54 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Munich?
- January earns a 4.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Munich in January?
- Expect about 54 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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