Monthly climate guide
Chemnitz weather in January
Expect cold weather in Chemnitz in January: afternoons reach about 2°C (36°F), while nights drop to around -3°C (26°F). Around 66 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Pack for frost — nights average -3°C in January.
- In Chemnitz, January is mid-winter.
- Days and nights are close, only about 5°C apart.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 86%.
January is typically Chemnitz's coolest month.
Avg high
2°C
36°F
Avg low
-3°C
26°F
Rainfall
66 mm
some rain
Humidity
92%
relative
Sky
86%
cloud · often cloudy
Chemnitz weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 36°F | -3°C / 26°F | 66 mm | 92% | 86% |
| February | 4°C / 38°F | -3°C / 26°F | 38 mm | 89% | 79% |
| March | 8°C / 47°F | 0°C / 31°F | 41 mm | 84% | 70% |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 4°C / 38°F | 38 mm | 77% | 65% |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 7°C / 45°F | 58 mm | 74% | 70% |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 54°F | 77 mm | 71% | 68% |
| July | 24°C / 76°F | 14°C / 57°F | 81 mm | 68% | 65% |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 14°C / 57°F | 65 mm | 66% | 63% |
| September | 20°C / 68°F | 10°C / 49°F | 55 mm | 72% | 64% |
| October | 14°C / 58°F | 6°C / 42°F | 56 mm | 83% | 72% |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | 1°C / 35°F | 41 mm | 90% | 77% |
| December | 4°C / 40°F | -1°C / 31°F | 55 mm | 92% | 82% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Chemnitz?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Chemnitz →Other Germany cities in January
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Chemnitz in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Chemnitz?
January is cool in Chemnitz, with highs around 2°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Chemnitz in January?
Average highs are about 2°C (36°F) and average lows about -3°C (26°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Chemnitz in January?
Chemnitz typically gets around 66 mm of rain in January — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Chemnitz (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.