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

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Herford during January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Herford typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Anticipate daytime highs near 6°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 0°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Herford in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of rain based on historical data.

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

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

 

Herford, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

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.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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