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

How does the weather in Elpe usually fare in January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Elpe typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 4°C. At night, it falls to around -2°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Elpe in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. On average, there are about 18 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 39 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 Elpe. June, July, August and September 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 Elpe climate page with graphs.

 

Elpe, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kassel, Germany (72 KM, 44 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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