Berlin · WinterMonth summary
Berlin weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
30°F – 39°F
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
2.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
1.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Berlin 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 brings a challenging climate (1.8/10). August offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Berlin 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 Berlin is cool (4°F during the day). Days are short (2.4h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 30°F | 39°F | 43% | 0.1in | 2.4h | 1.8/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 32°F | 43°F | 40% | 0.1in | 5.4h | 3.6/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 34°F | 48°F | 34% | 0.1in | 8.2h | 4.7/10 |
| ⛅ April | 41°F | 57°F | 27% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 48°F | 66°F | 27% | 0.1in | 12.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 57°F | 75°F | 36% | 0.1in | 14.2h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 59°F | 75°F | 37% | 0.1in | 13.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 59°F | 75°F | 27% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 54°F | 68°F | 24% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ October | 46°F | 57°F | 37% | 0.1in | 6.8h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 37°F | 46°F | 34% | 0.1in | 4.1h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 34°F | 41°F | 39% | 0.1in | 1.8h | 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, Berlin averages 39°F, 43% rainy days and 2.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 1.8/10.
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Comparison
January vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +20°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -16%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +10.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Berlin in January
Is January a good time to visit Berlin?
January is not recommended for Berlin (score 1.8/10). With 43% rainy days and 2.4h of sunshine, consider August (8.3/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Berlin in January?
It's cool with 39°F daytime and 30°F at night. 2.4h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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