Heligoland Weather in January

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

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Helgoland

Planning a getaway to Heligoland, Germany this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Heligoland in January

Heligoland, Germany is a region in Germany. January in Heligoland 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 3°C (37°F) in Helgoland.

For specific regional insights in Heligoland, Germany, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 82 mm (3.2 in) in Helgoland.

Explore Heligoland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Heligoland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Helgoland)

January6°C (43°F) February6°C (43°F) March7°C (45°F) April10°C (50°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Heligoland in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Heligoland

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Heligoland, Germany?

Helgoland

In January Helgoland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
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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.

Heligoland weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Heligoland, Germany typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Helgoland average around 6°C (43°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

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

In Helgoland, the average daytime high in January is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Heligoland, Germany during January, with Helgoland averaging close to 82 mm (3.2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Heligoland, Germany?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Heligoland, Germany due to the typically poor weather in Helgoland.

On average, the best time to visit Heligoland, Germany is in July and August with generally pleasant weather in Helgoland. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.

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