Erfurt in January centers on Kurmainzische Statthalterei and Kaisersaal, with 22.2 rainy days pushing most plans toward short, precise outings. It suits travelers who accept 4.8°C days for a quieter historic core.
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Month intelligence
Erfurt in January ranks #12 of 12 Erfurt months by TripTimi score. Against the city's own monthly baseline, it is cooler, wetter, and less sunny. The strongest benchmark is June, which sits 32 points higher mostly because the alternative month gives you more bright hours.
City rank
#12 of 12
by TripTimi score across all months
Vs best month
-32 pts
against June
City baseline
-10C
daytime temperature difference
Temperature
-10C
cooler than the city average
Rain pattern
+10.4 mm / +3.3 days
wetter than the usual city month
Sunshine
-4.9 h
fewer bright hours than usual
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Best for
Visitors who want Kurmainzische Statthalterei with fewer people around the façade and nearby streets.
Travelers building a short Erfurt stop around Kaisersaal and a low-cost hotel base.
People who prefer indoor-heavy city breaks and can accept 0°C nights and frequent rain.
Travel pulse
Snapshot
| Average daytime temperature | 4.8C |
|---|---|
| Average night temperature | 0C |
| Monthly rainfall | 68.2 mm |
| Rainy days | 22.2 days |
| Humidity | 82.9% |
| Average sunshine | 2.9 h |
How The Month Feels
Erfurt in January feels hushed around the old center, with Kurmainzische Statthalterei and Kaisersaal making the main stops. The month is more stripped back than December and still darker than February.
What To Lock In Early
Book your Erfurt hotel first, then lock in any specific visit to Kaisersaal or Kurmainzische Statthalterei. Leave the rest of the schedule loose so you can shift around the rainiest hours.
How to do it
Plan cue
Book a central stay within walking distance of Kaisersaal so you can limit wet transfers between stops.
Plan cue
Plan Kurmainzische Statthalterei before lunchtime, when you are more likely to use the day’s brighter window.
Plan cue
Reserve any timed or group visit you want for Kaisersaal before arriving, then keep the rest of the day open for short weather breaks.
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Quick answers
Sometimes, but it is more of a selective pick than an all-purpose recommendation.
Expect around 4.8°C by day and 0°C at night, with 68.2 mm of rain across roughly 22.2 rainy days.
Average daytime temperature is around 4.8°C, dropping to about 0°C at night.
Pack warm layers, a light rain jacket, and shoes that handle wet pavements well.
Often yes. This kind of month can make more sense on value than on perfect conditions, especially if cheaper stays and flights matter more than peak-season polish.
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Climate data: Open-Meteo historical averages. Crowd and price signals: seasonal demand model based on population data and tourism patterns. TripTimi score is an indicative index, not a travel recommendation.