Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Nuremberg in January
This is the coldest month in Nuremberg: highs average 36°F (2°C) and lows 26°F (-4°C), with about 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 41/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 36°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 26°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.3 in (58 mm)
- Humidity
- 94%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What January feels like
Highs only reach about 36°F (2°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 2.3 in (58 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 81%.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 24 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – September.
- Snow becomes likely from January, so check road and trail conditions.
- Comfort holds steady from December (41 → 41/100).
- Our Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 23, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — January falls outside it.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 26°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Nuremberg in January
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Bratwursthäusle
Grill house beside St. Sebaldus serving finger-sized Nürnberger Rostbratwürste over a beechwood fire.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 36°F.
Germanisches Nationalmuseum
Germany's largest museum of cultural history, from Dürer paintings to the oldest surviving globe.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 36°F.
Markt der Partnerstädte
Stalls from Nuremberg's twin cities around the world on the Rathausplatz, beside St. Sebaldus.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Frauenkirche
Gothic church on the Hauptmarkt whose 1509 clock runs the Männleinlaufen figure parade every day at noon.
Schöner Brunnen
A 14th-century spire-shaped fountain at the corner of the Hauptmarkt, with a brass ring set in its railing.
Nearby in January
- Bamberg in January~31 mi · highs 36°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber in January~40 mi · highs 35°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Würzburg in January~56 mi · highs 37°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Munich in January~94 mi · highs 36°F, 3.1 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Nuremberg in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Nuremberg?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 41/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May – September. Expect highs of 36°F (2°C) and 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Nuremberg in January?
Average highs are 36°F (2°C) and average lows 26°F (-4°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Nuremberg in January?
Not much: about 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 27.8 in (707 mm).
What should I pack for Nuremberg in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 26°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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