Alpen weather in January (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Alpen this January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Alpen usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 7°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 1°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Alpen in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. You can typically expect 18 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 47 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Alpen. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alpen climate page with graphs.

 

Alpen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 47 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bocholt, Germany (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in January

Find out more about the weather in Germany and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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