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

How is January weather typically in Recklinghausen? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Recklinghausen includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 6°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 1°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Recklinghausen in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 40 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Recklinghausen, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 85 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 40 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Bochum, Germany (14 KM, 9 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.

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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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