Aarhus weather in January (Midtjylland, Denmark)

Is January a good time to explore Aarhus weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Aarhus usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 5°C, cooling down at night to around -0°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Aarhus in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 43 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Aarhus. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Aarhus, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 43 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Denmark in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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