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

Curious about the January weather in Geilenkirchen? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Geilenkirchen generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to 1°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Geilenkirchen in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days of rainfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 68 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Geilenkirchen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 68 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (24 KM, 15 Miles).

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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 Geilenkirchen in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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