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Döbeln Weather in January

Döbeln in January

The short of it: Döbeln in January averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -3 °C (28 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -3° · rain 59 mm · daylight 8 h 22 min

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

Thirty years of records give Döbeln an average January high of 3°, a low of -3° and some 59 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Döbeln: highs scarcely reach 3°, nights fall to -3°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 5th 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Döbeln runs cooler than most and about as wet in January. Mittweida, 18 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

January in Döbeln, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 22 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MittweidaSaxony18 km SSW3°-2°62 mm
RiesaSaxony24 km NNE3°-3°43 mm
MeissenSaxony26 km E3°-2°48 mm
FreibergSaxony28 km SE2°-3°69 mm
GrimmaSaxony30 km WNW3°-2°51 mm
CoswigSaxony33 km E4°-2°46 mm
ChemnitzSaxony34 km SSW3°-2°54 mm
GroßenhainSaxony35 km ENE3°-2°46 mm

The Almanac · Döbeln 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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The dead of winter in Döbeln: highs scarcely reach 3°, nights fall to -3°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Döbeln by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°59 mm17 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦
February4°-2°43 mm17 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦
March8°1°50 mm17 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April16°5°28 mm14 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
May19°9°61 mm13 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°50 mm12 km/h16 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°104 mm12 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦
August24°14°74 mm12 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦
September20°10°61 mm13 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°48 mm14 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦
November8°3°58 mm15 km/h8 h 48 min✦✦
December4°-1°55 mm17 km/h7 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Döbeln in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Döbeln in January?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -3 °C (28 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Döbeln: highs scarcely reach 3°, nights fall to -3°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Döbeln?

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

How long are the days in Döbeln 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 Döbeln in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Döbeln in January?

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

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