Hamm weather in January (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany)

How is the weather in Hamm in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Hamm typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Hamm in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 51 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hamm. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hamm, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 109 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 51 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Bonn, Germany (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in January

Find out more about the weather in Germany in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Hamm 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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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