Helmstedt weather in January (Lower-Saxony, Germany)

What's the typical weather in Helmstedt for January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, Helmstedt tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 5°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -1°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Helmstedt in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 56 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 Helmstedt. June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Helmstedt climate page with graphs.

 

Helmstedt, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Magdeburg, Germany (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in January

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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