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Weather in January in Hessen

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

What is the weather like in Hessen in January?

Hessen is a region in Germany. January in Hessen generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Gersfeld to 6°C in Lampertheim. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -0°C in Lampertheim and -2°C in Gersfeld. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Rüdesheim am Rhein with an average of 55 mm to high snow/rainfall in Schutzbach with 108 mm.

Average sunshine

Frankfurt/Main experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 49 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a closer look at January's conditions in Hessen, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Hessen's yearly weather, check out our Hessen climate page.

Where to go in Hessen in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Hessen on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Hessen?

Frankfurt/Main

In January Frankfurt/Main generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Frankfurt/Main
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
16°C 
7°C 
1,680 hours 
746 mm 
170 days 
poor 
January January
5°C 
-1°C 
49 hours 
61 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
7°C 
-0°C 
78 hours 
58 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Frankfurt/Main

Willingen

In January Willingen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Willingen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
5°C 
-
1020 mm 
191 days 
unpleasant 
January January
4°C 
-2°C 
39 hours 
85 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-2°C 
72 hours 
77 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Willingen

Kassel

In January Kassel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kassel
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
6°C 
-
818 mm 
181 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-1°C 
39 hours 
66 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
-1°C 
72 hours 
59 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Kassel

Medebach

In January Medebach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Medebach
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
5°C 
-
920 mm 
188 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-2°C 
39 hours 
76 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-2°C 
72 hours 
68 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Medebach

Frankenau

In January Frankenau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Frankenau
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
-
794 mm 
184 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-1°C 
39 hours 
66 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
-1°C 
72 hours 
59 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Frankenau

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

Is January the best time to visit Hessen?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Hessen due to the typically poor weather in Frankfurt/Main.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Frankfurt/Main. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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