Weather in Magdeburg for January 2026
Snowfall in Magdeburg during January is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
According to Magdeburg snow forecast for January 2026, 1 snowy day is expected until the end of the month at Friday, 30 January.Until now, January 2026 in Magdeburg is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging 0.9 °C, this is -3.4 °C below the typical seasonal average.
The forecast for the upcoming days in Magdeburg predicts a temperature of 1.4 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Magdeburg at the beginning of January is 5.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 4 °C by the end of January.
Magdeburg in January brings notable rainfall, with an average of 18 rainy days and a total precipitation of 159.6 mm.
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Magdeburg Weather January
Temperatures trend during January in Magdeburg
January weather in Magdeburg day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. |  Overcast | 8° /4° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Jan. |  Patchy rain possible | 7° /2° | 7.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Overcast | 5° /2° | 1.3 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 4 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 5° /0° | 3.2 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /0° | 3.7 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /1° | 0.7 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Overcast | 5° /0° | 1.2 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 8 Jan. |  Heavy rain at times | 2° /-2° | 1.2 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 9 Jan. |  Heavy snow | 2° /-2° | 4.7 mm | 1.3 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Overcast | 2° /-4° | 0.8 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 1° /-6° | 1.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 3° /-4° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 4° /1° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 4° /0° | 2.2 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /1° | 3 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| 16 Jan. |  Partly cloudy | 4° /0° | 0.2 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 4° /-1° | 1.5 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Overcast | 3° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Jan. |  Sunny | 4° /-2° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Overcast | 3° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Sunny | 3° /-2° | 1 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 4° /-1° | 0.9 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Overcast | 3° /-1° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Jan. |  Cloudy | 6° /0° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /0° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. |  Light rain | 5° /1° | 4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Jan. |  Light freezing rain | 5° /0° | 0.8 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 5° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 7° /1° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 1° /-3° | 1.7 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Overcast | -1° /-6° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
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Magdeburg weather in January vs December vs February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 9°/-1° | 9°/-2° | 10°/-2° |
| Rainfall | 232 mm | 160 mm | 128 mm |
| Snowfall | 13 cm | 25 cm | 17 cm |
| Wind | 21.2 km/h | 23.1 km/h | 20.6 km/h |
| Humidity | 83% | 82% | 80% |
| Rainy days | 14 days | 18 days | 11 days |
| Snow days | 0 days | 1 days | 0 days |
| Dry days | 17 days | 12 days | 18 days |
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Magdeburg in January - FAQ
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What to pack to Magdeburg in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Magdeburg in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Magdeburg, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Thermal Wear: Base layers for cold destinations
- All-Weather Jacket: Waterproof and breathable
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Insulated Boots: For snowy and extremely cold temperatures
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
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