Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in January
This is the coldest month in Rothenburg ob der Tauber: highs average 35°F (2°C) and lows 25°F (-4°C), with about 2.2 in (55 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
- 35°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 25°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.2 in (55 mm)
- Humidity
- 93%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What January feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 35°F (2°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 2.2 in (55 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 81%.
Only about 8 h 24 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – September.
- Comfort holds steady from December (41 → 41/100).
- 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 25°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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber in January
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Zur Höll
Wine tavern in one of the town's oldest buildings with Franconian wines.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 35°F.
St. Jakob's Church
Gothic church holding Riemenschneider's Holy Blood Altar.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 35°F.
Reichsküchenmeister
Hotel restaurant near St. Jakob serving Franconian roasts and dumplings.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Gasthof Goldener Greifen
Franconian cooking in a 14th-century inn.
Why now A cozy break on a 35°F day.
Medieval Crime Museum
Museum of law and punishment in the Middle Ages.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Nearby in January
- Würzburg in January~30 mi · highs 37°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Nuremberg in January~40 mi · highs 36°F, 2.3 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bamberg in January~47 mi · highs 36°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Munich in January~107 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.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
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 35°F (2°C) and 2.2 in (55 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber in January?
Average highs are 35°F (2°C) and average lows 25°F (-4°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in January?
Not much: about 2.2 in (55 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 26.9 in (684 mm).
What should I pack for Rothenburg ob der Tauber in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 25°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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