January · Germany
Best time to visit Neuschwanstein Castle in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Neuschwanstein Castle in January
Average temperature -1°C, 100 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.1/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 100 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Neuschwanstein Castle scores 4.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 100 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Fairy-tale turrets above Bavarian forests feel finest May through September.
January in Neuschwanstein Castle — the hardest end of the year
At -1°C (30°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
100 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 hours of daylight.
That is 4.1/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 7.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Neuschwanstein Castle — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Neuschwanstein Castle in January?
- In January, Neuschwanstein Castle averages -1°C, 100 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Neuschwanstein Castle?
- January earns a 4.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Neuschwanstein Castle in January?
- Expect about 100 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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