Dresden in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Dresden in january 2026
The weather in Dresden in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 404.9cm
Weather at 6am
31°F
Snow showers
32% of time
19%
17%
15%
Weather at 12pm
36°F
Cloudy
29% of time
27%
17%
14%
Weather at 6pm
31°F
Snow showers
27% of time
24%
16%
16%
Weather at 3am
31°F
33%
18%
15%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Dresden in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Dresden in january.
The climate of Dresden in january is very bad
In january in Dresden, the climate is wet (with 3.2in of precipitation over 5 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 2.7in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is quite cold in this location this month. Do not forget to cover yourself! The high seasonal norm is 36°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 29°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Dresden is 32°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Dresden in january with a maximum record of 52°F in 2015 and a minimum record of -7°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 20 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 65% of time.
In january in Dresden, the days on average last 08:25. Sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset is at 16:27.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Dresden in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 52°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -7°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 20 day(s) (65%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (18%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.8in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 404.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.14km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 67% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:02 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:27 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:25 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Dresden in january 2025:
40°F to 47°F
38°F to 47°F
31°F to 36°F
27°F to 32°F
32°F to 47°F
49°F to 52°F
43°F to 50°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 50°F
32°F to 36°F
27°F to 32°F
29°F to 32°F
23°F to 31°F
25°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
36°F to 41°F
32°F to 40°F
32°F to 41°F
36°F to 47°F
34°F to 43°F
32°F to 41°F
34°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
40°F to 49°F
47°F to 58°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 52°F
41°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 49°F
36°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in Germany in january
Cities near Dresden:
| Saxon Switzerland Mountains in january | very bad weather |
| Leipzig in january | very bad weather |
| Potsdam in january | very bad weather |
| Berlin in january | very bad weather |
| Magdeburg in january | very bad weather |
| Erfurt in january | very bad weather |
| Eberswalde in january | very bad weather |
| Westhavelland Nature Park in january | very bad weather |
| Naturpark Uckermärkische Seen in january | very bad weather |
| Bamberg in january | very bad weather |
| Prenzlau in january | very bad weather |
| Wolfsburg in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Dresden
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Weather data for Dresden in january:
Weather data for Dresden for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Dresden. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Dresden can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Dresden.