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Borna Weather in January

Borna in January

The short of it: Borna in January averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -2° · rain 41 mm · daylight 8 h 22 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & August

January in Borna brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -2°, with about 41 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Borna: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -2°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 22 min in mid-January, 27 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Borna runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Altenburg, 16 km to the SSW, is 1° cooler by day.

January in Borna, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 22 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AltenburgThuringia16 km SSW3°-2°41 mm
MarkkleebergSaxony19 km NNW4°-1°36 mm
GrimmaSaxony20 km NE3°-2°51 mm
LeipzigSaxony25 km NNW4°-1°36 mm
ZeitzSaxony-Anhalt26 km WSW4°-2°34 mm
GohlisSaxony28 km NNW4°-1°36 mm
TauchaSaxony29 km N4°-2°42 mm
MeeraneSaxony31 km S3°-2°43 mm

The Almanac · Borna Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
January
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The dead of winter in Borna: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -2°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Borna by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°41 mm14 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦✦
February5°-1°37 mm14 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦
March9°1°45 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April16°5°24 mm12 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
May19°9°54 mm12 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°48 mm11 km/h16 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°98 mm10 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦
August25°14°66 mm10 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°62 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°43 mm12 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November9°3°54 mm12 km/h8 h 48 min✦✦
December5°0°42 mm14 km/h7 h 55 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Borna in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Borna in January?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Borna: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -2°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Borna?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Borna in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 22 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 55 min in December to 16 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Borna in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Borna in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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