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

How does the weather in Hattingen usually fare in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

January in Hattingen generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 6°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 0°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Hattingen in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 40 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hattingen. June, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Hattingen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bochum, Germany (9 KM, 5 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

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