Germany Sees Mild, Wet, and Surprisingly Sunny January in 2025

The Deutscher Wetterdienst reports above-average temperatures, increased rainfall, and higher-than-usual sunshine hours across the country, with snow remaining scarce.

January 2025 recorded a national average temperature of 2.0°C, exceeding the 1961-1990 reference period by 2.5°C, making it significantly milder than usual.
Rainfall was above average, with regions like the Saarland experiencing 128 liters per square meter, over 50% more than the historical norm.
Snowfall was minimal, with only isolated areas seeing brief snow cover; many regions reported rain instead of snow during the month.
Sunnier conditions were observed nationwide, with some areas like Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria recording 79 hours of sunshine, far surpassing historical averages.
Berlin, however, was the cloudiest region, with only 39 hours of sunshine, while also experiencing higher-than-average rainfall and mild temperatures.