January · Germany
Best time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in January
Average temperature 1°C, 55 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.0/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 55 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Rothenburg ob der Tauber scores 4.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 55 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber rewards slow exploration of its preserved gates, towers, half-timbered lanes, churches, and walkable town wall.
January in Rothenburg ob der Tauber: expect compromises
At 1°C (34°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 55 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Rothenburg ob der Tauber — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in January?
- In January, Rothenburg ob der Tauber averages 1°C, 55 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
- 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber in January?
- Expect about 55 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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