Föhr Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Föhr, Germany in January.

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Wyk auf Föhr Nieblum Oldsum Utersum

Are you planning a trip a to Föhr, Germany in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Föhr in January

Föhr, Germany is a region in Germany. January in Föhr generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Wyk auf Föhr.

For a closer look at conditions across Föhr, Germany, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 83 mm (3.3 in) in Wyk auf Föhr.

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Wyk auf Föhr experiences about 41 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Föhr by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Föhr - and find the best time to visit. (based on Wyk auf Föhr)

January6°C (43°F) February5°C (41°F) March7°C (45°F) April11°C (52°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August21°C (70°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Föhr in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Föhr.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Föhr

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Föhr, Germany?

Temperature range in Föhr (January)

Precipitation variation in Föhr (January)

Wyk auf Föhr

In January Wyk auf Föhr generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
27 hours
41 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Wyk auf Föhr →

Nieblum

In January Nieblum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Nieblum →

Oldsum

In January Oldsum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Oldsum →

Utersum

In January Utersum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Utersum →

Oevenum

In January Oevenum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
27 hours
41 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Oevenum →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Föhr, in Germany.

In our records: Germany January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Germany in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Germany dropped to -27°C (-17°F) in Bad Füssing on January 7, 1985.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Germany was -19°C (-2°F) in Dresden on January 13, 1987.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Föhr in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Wyk auf Föhr 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Nieblum 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Oldsum 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Utersum 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Oevenum 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Dunsum 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)

Föhr weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Föhr, Germany in January?

Expect less favorable weather across Föhr, Germany in January. The popular destination of Wyk auf Föhr averages 6°C (43°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Föhr, Germany in January?

Average temperatures in Föhr, Germany during January range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 6°C (43°F) in Wyk auf Föhr.

Does Föhr, Germany get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Wyk auf Föhr averages just 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Föhr, Germany.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Föhr, Germany?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Föhr, Germany with often less favorable weather in Wyk auf Föhr.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly excellent weather in Wyk auf Föhr. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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