Hessen weather in January
Are you planning a trip 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.
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.
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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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