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

How is January weather typically in Erkrath? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Erkrath typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 6°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 1°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Erkrath in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 55 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Erkrath. 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 Erkrath climate page with graphs.

 

Erkrath, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Düsseldorf, Germany (12 KM, 7 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

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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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