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Waldmünchen Weather in January

Waldmünchen in January

The short of it: Waldmünchen in January averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain and about 8 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -4° · rain 73 mm · daylight 8 h 36 min

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

Thirty years of records give Waldmünchen an average January high of 1°, a low of -4° and some 73 mm of rain. Waldmünchen's coldest stretch of the year, 1° by day and -4° by night. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 36 min in mid-January, 25 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 April and July.

Against its neighbours, Waldmünchen runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Furth im Wald, 12 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

January in Waldmünchen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 36 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Furth im WaldBavaria12 km SE2°-4°64 mm
ChamBavaria17 km SSW2°-3°58 mm
DomažlicePlzeň Region17 km ENE2°-4°62 mm
Neunburg vorm WaldBavaria24 km W2°-3°55 mm
RodingBavaria25 km SW2°-3°56 mm
KötztingBavaria25 km SSE1°-4°68 mm
ViechtachBavaria36 km SSE1°-5°78 mm
NittenauBavaria38 km WSW2°-3°50 mm

The Almanac · Waldmünchen 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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Waldmünchen's coldest stretch of the year, 1° by day and -4° by night. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Waldmünchen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-4°73 mm13 km/h8 h 36 min✦
February3°-4°56 mm13 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
March6°-2°65 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April13°2°43 mm11 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
May17°7°73 mm11 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
June20°10°85 mm9 km/h16 h 14 min✦✦✦
July22°11°105 mm9 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦
August22°11°83 mm9 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
September17°7°72 mm9 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October11°4°70 mm10 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦
November5°0°59 mm10 km/h9 h 1 min✦✦
December2°-3°75 mm12 km/h8 h 11 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Waldmünchen in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Waldmünchen in January?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain over the month. Waldmünchen's coldest stretch of the year, 1° by day and -4° by night. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Waldmünchen?

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

How long are the days in Waldmünchen in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 36 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 11 min in December to 16 h 14 min in June.

Does it snow in Waldmünchen in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Waldmünchen in January?

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

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