Kassel weather in January (Hessen, Germany)

What weather conditions can you expect in Kassel this January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Kassel generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -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

Kassel in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 39 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kassel. 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 Kassel climate page with graphs.

 

Kassel, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84%  

Sunshine 39 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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