Gotha in January
- How warm is it in Gotha in January?
- Daytime highs in Gotha average 2°C (36°F) in January, and nights cool to about -3°C (27°F).
- Is it cold in Gotha in January?
- Yes: highs average 2°C (36°F) and nights -3°C (27°F) in January. Around 23 nights bring frost. Pack a warm coat and layers.
Is January a good time to visit Gotha?
January is off-season for Gotha (go score 3/100): for better weather, go in July–August.
Tourist crowds: quiet.
Go score: Not ideal · #11 of 12 months
Gotha in January: the month in numbers
January brings Gotha afternoon highs of about 2°C (36°F) and nights of -3°C (27°F). There is little difference from December, and February stays much the same (3°C (38°F)). Expect a wet spell or two: about 45 mm of rain on 11 days. Average sunshine: 1 h 24 min per day; the day is 8 h 24 min long.
Tourist crowds are quiet in January, so rooms are easier to find. Local prices overall: average.
On the first day of the month the sun rises at 08:21 and sets at 16:22 (8 h 1 min of daylight); on the last day it rises at 07:56 and sets at 17:06 (9 h 10 min). That is 1 h 9 min more daylight by the end.
Gotha or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations
How the neighbours compare in January: Erfurt (24 km) is much the same; Jena, 62 km away, runs 1.5 °C (3 °F) warmer; Göttingen, 84 km away, runs 1 °C (2 °F) warmer. Erfurt stays driest.
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good time to visit Gotha?
January is off-season for Gotha (go score 3/100): for better weather, go in July–August. Tourist crowds: quiet.
What is the weather like in Gotha in January?
In January, Gotha averages a high of 2°C (36°F) and a low of -3°C (27°F), with 45 mm of rain on about 11 days.
Updated: Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals