Darmstadt weather in January (Hessen, Germany)

What's the typical weather in Darmstadt for January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Darmstadt usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 5°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -0°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Darmstadt in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 49 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Darmstadt, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Frankfurt, Germany (20 KM, 12 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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

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