Nordjylland Weather in January

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

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Skagen Lønstrup Løkken Grønhøj

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

What to Expect in Nordjylland in January

Nordjylland, Denmark is a region in Denmark. January in Nordjylland 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 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Løkken.

To explore the conditions in Nordjylland, Denmark in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Hobro with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Amtoft with 90 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Løkken experiences about 40 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 Nordjylland in January

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

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 Nordjylland

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

Temperature range in Nordjylland (January)

Precipitation variation in Nordjylland (January)

Løkken

In January Løkken 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
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
28 hours
40 hours
72 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Løkken →

Lønstrup

In January Lønstrup 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
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
28 hours
40 hours
72 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lønstrup →

Skagen

In January Skagen 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 poor 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)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
58 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Skagen →

Grønhøj

In January Grønhøj 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
28 hours
40 hours
72 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Grønhøj →

Blokhus

In January Blokhus 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
28 hours
40 hours
72 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Blokhus →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Skagen 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Lønstrup 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Løkken 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Grønhøj 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Blokhus 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Hals 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Nordjylland weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Nordjylland, Denmark in January. The popular destination of Løkken averages 5°C (41°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Average temperatures in Nordjylland, Denmark during January range from a nighttime low near 1°C (34°F) to a daytime high around 5°C (41°F) in Løkken.

Does Nordjylland, Denmark get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Nordjylland, Denmark during January, with Løkken averaging close to 73 mm (2.9 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Nordjylland, Denmark?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Nordjylland, Denmark with often poor weather in Løkken.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Løkken. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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