Dresden · WinterMonth summary
Dresden weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-1°C – 4°C
🌧 Rainy days
46% of days
☀️ Sunshine
3.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
1.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Dresden in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Dresden. July (8.1/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Dresden in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Dresden is cool (4°C during the day). Days are short (3.4h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 46% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -1°C | 4°C | 46% | 2.1 | 3.4h | 1.5/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 0°C | 7°C | 41% | 2.0 | 5.7h | 3.3/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 2°C | 10°C | 38% | 1.5 | 8.0h | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 4°C | 14°C | 32% | 1.5 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 19°C | 33% | 1.7 | 12.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 24°C | 36% | 2.2 | 13.6h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 25°C | 36% | 2.3 | 13.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 25°C | 34% | 2.1 | 12.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 21°C | 33% | 2.2 | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 8°C | 15°C | 40% | 2.1 | 7.1h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 3°C | 9°C | 36% | 1.6 | 5.4h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 1°C | 5°C | 41% | 1.9 | 3.6h | 1.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Dresden averages 4°C, 46% rainy days and 3.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 1.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +21°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +9.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Dresden in January
Is January a good time to visit Dresden?
January is not recommended for Dresden (score 1.5/10). With 46% rainy days and 3.4h of sunshine, consider July (8.1/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Dresden in January?
It's cool with 4°C daytime and -1°C at night. 3.4h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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