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Gorbitz Weather in January

Gorbitz in January

The short of it: Gorbitz in January averages a high of 4 °C (38 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 8 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -2° · rain 49 mm · daylight 8 h 23 min

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

Thirty years of records give Gorbitz an average January high of 4°, a low of -2° and some 49 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Gorbitz: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -2°. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 23 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Gorbitz runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Löbtau, 2 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

January in Gorbitz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 23 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LöbtauSaxony2 km E4°-1°46 mm
FreitalSaxony5 km S3°-2°51 mm
MicktenSaxony5 km NE4°-1°46 mm
DresdenSaxony5 km E4°-1°46 mm
RadebeulSaxony7 km N4°-2°46 mm
Äußere NeustadtSaxony7 km ENE4°-1°47 mm
WilsdruffSaxony9 km W3°-2°55 mm
BlasewitzSaxony10 km E4°-2°50 mm

The Almanac · Gorbitz 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 Gorbitz: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -2°. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Gorbitz by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°49 mm14 km/h8 h 23 min✦✦
February5°-1°38 mm14 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦✦
March9°1°47 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April16°5°35 mm13 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°55 mm12 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
June23°13°64 mm12 km/h16 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
July26°15°90 mm11 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦
August25°14°75 mm11 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦
September20°11°53 mm11 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°50 mm12 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦
November8°3°50 mm13 km/h8 h 49 min✦✦
December5°0°51 mm14 km/h7 h 56 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gorbitz in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gorbitz in January?

Days average 4 °C (38 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Gorbitz: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -2°. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Gorbitz?

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

How long are the days in Gorbitz in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 23 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 56 min in December to 16 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Gorbitz in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Gorbitz in January?

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

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