Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Würzburg in January
This is the coldest month in Würzburg: highs average 37°F (3°C) and lows 27°F (-3°C), with about 2.2 in (56 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
- 37°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.2 in (56 mm)
- Humidity
- 94%
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 21 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What January feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 37°F (3°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 27°F (-3°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 2.2 in (56 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because nights fall well below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 80%.
Only about 8 h 21 min of daylight means early sunsets.
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 (40 → 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 27°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 Würzburg in January
With highs near 37°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Alte Mainmühle
Restaurant in an old mill at the foot of the bridge; its window sells the glasses for the bridge-side wine.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 37°F.
Bürgerspital Weinstuben
Wine tavern of a hospital foundation and estate dating to 1316, serving Franconian Silvaner and hearty plates.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Käppele
Balthasar Neumann's pilgrimage church on the Nikolausberg, reached by a stepped Way of the Cross.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 37°F.
Würzburg Cathedral
St. Kilian's Cathedral, a Romanesque church rebuilt after 1945, at the end of the Domstrasse.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Würzburg Residence
UNESCO-listed prince-bishops' palace with Tiepolo's ceiling fresco over the grand staircase.
Nearby in January
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber in January~30 mi · highs 35°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Bamberg in January~43 mi · highs 36°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Nuremberg in January~56 mi · highs 36°F, 2.3 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Rüdesheim in January~90 mi · highs 39°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
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.
Würzburg in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Würzburg?
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 37°F (3°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Würzburg in January?
Average highs are 37°F (3°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Würzburg in January?
Not much: about 2.2 in (56 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 26.7 in (679 mm).
What should I pack for Würzburg in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°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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