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Aarhus Weather in January

January in Aarhus brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 5°C (41°F) and nights around 0°C (32°F). Expect around 58 mm (2.3 in) of snow/rainfall during the month.

Rainfall in Aarhus in January

On average, there are about 18 days with snow/rain during this month, averaging 58 mm (2.3 in). With rain spread across many days but low totals, showers are typically short and light rather than heavy.

Temperature in Aarhus in January

Temperatures in Aarhus in January top out at 5°C (41°F) and drop to 0°C (32°F) overnight. Winter occurs in January. Expect a distinctly cold feel throughout the day, not just overnight. With overnight lows of 0°C (32°F), temperatures fall below freezing at night. An extra thick blanket can make a real difference if your accommodation runs cold. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Sunshine in Aarhus in January

The city usually sees around 43 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July and August typically offer the best weather for Aarhus.

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Aarhus Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C (32°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C (41°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 58 mm (2.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 43 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Best Places in Denmark in January

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Aarhus in January

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Aarhus in January. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.

What To Do in Aarhus in January

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

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