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Freiberg Weather in January

Freiberg in January

The short of it: Freiberg in January averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 8 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -3° · rain 69 mm · daylight 8 h 24 min

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

January in Freiberg brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -3°, with about 69 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Freiberg: highs scarcely reach 2°, nights fall to -3°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 24 min in mid-January, 27 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Freiberg runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Freital, 24 km to the ENE, is 2° warmer by day.

January in Freiberg, 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 24 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FreitalSaxony24 km ENE3°-2°51 mm
MittweidaSaxony27 km WNW3°-2°62 mm
GorbitzSaxony27 km ENE4°-2°49 mm
DöbelnSaxony28 km NW3°-3°59 mm
LöbtauSaxony29 km ENE4°-1°46 mm
MeissenSaxony29 km NNE3°-2°48 mm
ChemnitzSaxony30 km WSW3°-2°54 mm
CoswigSaxony30 km NE4°-2°46 mm
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The Almanac · Freiberg 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 Freiberg: highs scarcely reach 2°, nights fall to -3°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Freiberg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°69 mm19 km/h8 h 24 min✦✦
February3°-3°55 mm18 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦
March7°0°72 mm18 km/h11 h 43 min✦
April14°4°40 mm15 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
May18°8°66 mm15 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°77 mm14 km/h16 h 30 min✦✦✦
July23°13°116 mm14 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦
August23°13°83 mm13 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦
September18°9°64 mm14 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October13°5°67 mm15 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦
November7°2°59 mm17 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦
December3°-2°65 mm18 km/h7 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Freiberg in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Freiberg in January?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Freiberg: highs scarcely reach 2°, nights fall to -3°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Freiberg?

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

How long are the days in Freiberg in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 24 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 57 min in December to 16 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Freiberg in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Freiberg in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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