January · Germany
Best time to visit Rügen Island in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rügen Island in January
Average temperature 3°C, 69 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Rügen Island scores 2.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 69 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rügen combines Baltic beaches and seaside resorts with Jasmund's chalk cliffs, protected beech forest, and historic narrow-gauge rail travel.
January in Rügen Island — off-season conditions
January averages 3°C (37°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 69 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 4.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rügen Island in January?
- In January, Rügen Island averages 3°C, 69 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Rügen Island?
- January earns a 2.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rügen Island in January?
- Expect about 69 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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