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Kassel weather in January (Hessen, Germany)

Looking to travel to Kassel in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Kassel generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Kassel in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 39 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 66 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 84%  
SunshineSunshine 39 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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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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 Kassel 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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