Funen Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Funen, Denmark in January.

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Otterup Bogense Fåborg Kerteminde

Thinking about venturing to Funen, Denmark this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Funen in January

Funen, Denmark is a region in Denmark. January in Funen generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) in Otterup. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Funen, Denmark. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For a closer look at conditions across Funen, Denmark, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Otterup with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Assens with 81 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Otterup experiences about 39 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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Best Places to Visit in Funen in January

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

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 Funen

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Funen, Denmark?

Temperature range in Funen (January)

Precipitation variation in Funen (January)

Otterup

In January Otterup generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
30 hours
39 hours
60 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Otterup →

Bogense

In January Bogense generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
30 hours
39 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bogense →

Fåborg

In January Fåborg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
30 hours
39 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fåborg →

Kerteminde

In January Kerteminde generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
30 hours
39 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kerteminde →

Bro

In January Bro generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
30 hours
39 hours
60 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bro →

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

In our records: Denmark January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Denmark 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 Denmark dropped to -26°C (-15°F) in Søndervig on January 8, 1982.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Denmark was -16°C (3°F) in Copenhagen on January 10, 1987.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Otterup 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Bogense 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Fåborg 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Kerteminde 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Bro 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Bøjden 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

Funen weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Funen, Denmark in January?

January in Funen, Denmark brings poor weather. In Otterup, daytime temperatures are typically around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime lows hover near 0°C (32°F).

What is the average temperature in Funen, Denmark in January?

In Otterup, the average daytime high in January is 5°C (41°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 0°C (32°F).

Does Funen, Denmark get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Funen, Denmark during January, with Otterup averaging close to 55 mm (2.2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Funen, Denmark?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Otterup, January may not be the ideal time to visit Funen, Denmark.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Otterup. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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