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

How's the weather trend in Bochum as January approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Bochum generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 6°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 0°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Bochum in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 40 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bochum. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November 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 Bochum climate page with graphs.

 

Bochum, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 40 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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