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

How is January weather typically in Dorsten? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During January, Dorsten usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 7°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 1°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Dorsten in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 18 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 40 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 Dorsten. 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 Dorsten climate page with graphs.

 

Dorsten, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bochum, Germany (26 KM, 16 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

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

Interested in more climate information?

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