January along this north–south route is cold, overcast, and changeable. Days swing between freezing conditions with snowfall and milder Atlantic spells that bring drizzle or rain. Highs typically range from -6°C to 12°C, with brief surges up to 15–16°C; nights often fall to -5°C to -15°C, with harsher cold in elevated areas. Frequent precipitation arrives as light to moderate snow, sleet, or rain, with daily amounts commonly 2–10 mm and occasional bursts of 15–25 mm. Sunshine is limited, though short clear breaks appear between fronts.
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From Stade through Harsefeld, Zeven, Schneessel, and Soltau, skies are often overcast with frequent drizzle, light rain, and recurring snowfall on colder days. Highs vary widely from -3°C to 16°C, while lows range from -10°C to 10°C. Daily precipitation commonly stays near 0–10 mm but can spike to 20–25 mm during wetter passages.
Across Bergen, Celle, Rietze, and Braunschweig, the pattern remains unsettled, mixing snow, sleet, and rain. Highs fluctuate between -6°C and 12°C with lows from -14°C to 9°C. Totals are usually 1–8 mm, occasionally reaching around 12 mm.
Into Hornburg and the Harz foothills at Wernigerode and Hasselfelde, snowfall becomes more frequent, alternating with overcast lulls and brief clear spells. Highs run from -6°C to 9°C, with lows from -13°C to 4°C. Snow and mixed precipitation often bring 4–10 mm in a day, and locally up to 22 mm.
From Nordhausen through Ebeleben, Bad Langensalza, and Gotha, January stays cloudy with alternating light snow, drizzle, and occasional rain. Highs range from -5°C to 12°C and lows from -10°C to 8°C. Daily amounts are generally 1–6 mm, with some fronts delivering close to 10 mm.
Through Friedrichroda, Schmalkalden, and Meiningen, colder snaps favor persistent snowfall, interspersed with overcast breaks and occasional light rain at lower elevations. Highs sit between -5°C and 7°C, while lows fall to -12°C to 3°C. Precipitation often totals 2–6 mm, but heavier episodes can reach about 17 mm.
Across Mellrichstadt, Bad Neustadt, Munnerstadt, Schweinfurt, Bergtheim, and Wurzburg, conditions stay wintry with overcast skies, snow, and periodic drizzle or rain. Highs move between -3°C and 11°C, and lows dip from -13°C to 8°C. Daily precipitation is usually 0–6 mm but can surge to around 15 mm.
From Ochsenfurt and Aub to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, frequent snow showers mix with drizzle, and occasional mild spells bring rain. Highs range from -4°C to 12°C with lows from -12°C to 7°C. Day totals vary from 1–7 mm, with heavier bursts near 16 mm around Rothenburg.
Through Schillingsfurst, Feuchtwangen, and Dinkelsbuhl, the pattern stays variable: overcast skies, intermittent snow, and some rain. Highs span -2°C to 12°C, and lows run from -14°C to 8°C. Precipitation often sits near 2–6 mm but can reach 11–12 mm during active periods.
Approaching the Lech plain via Nordlingen, Donauworth, Mertingen, and Augsburg, volatility increases, from severe freezes to brief thaws. Highs shift from -6°C to 15°C, and lows range from -21°C to 8°C. Mixed rain and snow bring 3–9 mm on many days, with occasional surges up to about 19 mm.
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