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Cham Weather in January

Cham in January

The short of it: Cham in January averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -3° · rain 58 mm · daylight 8 h 38 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & April

Thirty years of records give Cham an average January high of 2°, a low of -3° and some 58 mm of rain. Cham's coldest stretch of the year, 2° by day and -3° by night. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 38 min in mid-January, 25 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and April.

Against its neighbours, Cham runs warmer than most and about as wet in January. Roding, 10 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

January in Cham, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 38 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RodingBavaria10 km WSW2°-3°56 mm
Furth im WaldBavaria16 km NE2°-4°64 mm
ViechtachBavaria23 km SE1°-5°78 mm
Neunburg vorm WaldBavaria24 km NW2°-3°55 mm
NittenauBavaria28 km W2°-3°50 mm
DomažlicePlzeň Region31 km NE2°-4°62 mm
BogenBavaria35 km S2°-4°61 mm
WenzenbachBavaria37 km WSW2°-3°49 mm

The Almanac · Cham Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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Cham's coldest stretch of the year, 2° by day and -3° by night. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Cham by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°58 mm9 km/h8 h 38 min✦✦
February4°-3°44 mm9 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦
March8°0°50 mm10 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April15°3°36 mm9 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°71 mm8 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦
June23°11°77 mm7 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦
July24°13°92 mm8 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦
August24°12°82 mm7 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦
September18°8°65 mm7 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October13°5°60 mm7 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦
November7°1°48 mm8 km/h9 h 2 min✦✦
December3°-2°59 mm9 km/h8 h 13 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cham in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cham in January?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Cham's coldest stretch of the year, 2° by day and -3° by night. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Cham?

The Almanac gives January 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and April.

How long are the days in Cham in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 38 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 13 min in December to 16 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Cham in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Cham in January?

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

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