Weather in January in North Rhine-Westphalia
Planning a journey to North Rhine-Westphalia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in North Rhine-Westphalia in January?
North Rhine-Westphalia is a region in Germany. January in North Rhine-Westphalia generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In January, it is winter.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Schmallenberg to 7°C in Kevelaer. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Kevelaer and -2°C in Schmallenberg. 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 rainfall in Rheinbach with an average of 67 mm to high rainfall in Gummersbach with 131 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 55 hours of sunshine in Cologne. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Rhine-Westphalia in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our North Rhine-Westphalia climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia?
Cologne
In January Cologne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Düsseldorf
In January Düsseldorf generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Winterberg
In January Winterberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°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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Schmallenberg
In January Schmallenberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Essen
In January Essen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit North Rhine-Westphalia?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit North Rhine-Westphalia due to the typically poor weather in Cologne.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Cologne. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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