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Traunstein Weather in January

Traunstein in January

The short of it: Traunstein in January averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 8 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -4° · rain 89 mm · daylight 8 h 48 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & July

January in Traunstein brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -4°, with about 89 mm of rain over the month. Traunstein's coldest stretch of the year, 3° by day and -4° by night. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 48 min in mid-January, 23 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Traunstein runs cooler than most and about as wet in January. Traunreut, 11 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

January in Traunstein, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 48 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TraunreutBavaria11 km NNW3°-3°74 mm
Trostberg an der AlzBavaria19 km NNW3°-3°68 mm
Prien am ChiemseeBavaria22 km W4°-3°71 mm
AinringBavaria23 km ESE4°-4°99 mm
Bad ReichenhallBavaria23 km SE4°-4°115 mm
FreilassingBavaria25 km E4°-4°77 mm
SalzburgSalzburg31 km ESE4°-3°67 mm
Burgkirchen an der AlzBavaria34 km N3°-3°64 mm

The Almanac · Traunstein 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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Traunstein's coldest stretch of the year, 3° by day and -4° by night. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Traunstein by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-4°89 mm8 km/h8 h 48 min✦
February5°-3°79 mm9 km/h10 h 10 min✦
March10°0°103 mm9 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April15°4°82 mm9 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦
May19°9°139 mm9 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦
June22°12°151 mm8 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦
July24°13°150 mm8 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
August24°13°138 mm8 km/h14 h 16 min✦✦✦
September19°9°116 mm8 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October14°5°92 mm8 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦
November8°1°87 mm8 km/h9 h 11 min✦
December4°-2°97 mm8 km/h8 h 24 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Traunstein in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Traunstein in January?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Traunstein's coldest stretch of the year, 3° by day and -4° by night. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Traunstein?

The Almanac gives January 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Traunstein in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 24 min in December to 16 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Traunstein in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Traunstein in January?

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

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