Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Füssen in January
This is the coldest month in Füssen: highs average 36°F (2°C) and lows 23°F (-5°C), with about 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 39/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 36°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 23°F (-5°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.6 in (91 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 38 min
- Comfort score
- 39/100 · Tough
What January feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 36°F (2°C).
Average lows of 23°F (-5°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 76%.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 38 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are July – September.
- Comfort holds steady from December (40 → 39/100).
- Our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends May – Oct, Dec, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 23°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.6 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Füssen in January
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Gasthof Weizenbrauerei Woaze
Brewpub serving house-brewed wheat beer.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 36°F.
Hohes Schloss Füssen
Late Gothic castle with painted walls and a gallery.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 36°F.
Wieskirche
UNESCO-listed Rococo pilgrimage church in meadows.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Madame Plüsch
Old-town restaurant serving Allgäu specialties like Käsespätzle.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Gasthof Krone
Medieval-themed tavern with Bavarian dishes and a courtyard.
Why now A cozy break on a 36°F day.
Nearby in January
- Munich in January~57 mi · highs 36°F, 3.1 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bolzano in January~80 mi · highs 43°F, 1.3 in rain or snow · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, drier
- Val Gardena in January~83 mi · highs 32°F, 1.6 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, drier
- St. Moritz in January~84 mi · highs 26°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,213 m to Füssen's ~804 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Füssen in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Füssen?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 39/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are July – September. Expect highs of 36°F (2°C) and 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain or snow. Our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends May – Oct, Dec, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Füssen in January?
Average highs are 36°F (2°C) and average lows 23°F (-5°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Füssen in January?
Some: about 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 53.9 in (1369 mm).
What should I pack for Füssen in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 23°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.6 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Füssen in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.