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Weather in January in Schleswig-Holstein

Considering a trip to Schleswig-Holstein this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Schleswig-Holstein in January?

Schleswig-Holstein is a region in Germany. January in Schleswig-Holstein 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 and nighttime temperatures around 1°C in Büsum. 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 Timmendorfer Strand with an average of 58 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in List with 86 mm.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Schleswig-Holstein in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Schleswig-Holstein climate page.

Where to go in Schleswig-Holstein in January

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

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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 Schleswig-Holstein?

Büsum

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

Büsum
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
7°C 
960 mm 
194 days 
poor 
5°C 
1°C 
81 mm 
18 days 
poor 
6°C 
1°C 
69 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Büsum

Westerland

In January Westerland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Westerland
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
9°C 
1,717 hours 
1009 mm 
186 days 
6°C 
2°C 
43 hours 
83 mm 
18 days 
poor 
5°C 
2°C 
65 hours 
72 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Westerland

Travemünde

In January Travemünde generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Travemünde
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 
1,635 hours 
727 mm 
174 days 
poor 
5°C 
-0°C 
40 hours 
59 mm 
16 days 
poor 
5°C 
-0°C 
66 hours 
54 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Travemünde

Flensburg

In January Flensburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Flensburg
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 
6°C 
1,760 hours 
825 mm 
192 days 
poor 
5°C 
-0°C 
41 hours 
71 mm 
18 days 
poor 
5°C 
-0°C 
65 hours 
63 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Flensburg

Grömitz

In January Grömitz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Grömitz
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
7°C 
1,635 hours 
748 mm 
173 days 
poor 
5°C 
0°C 
40 hours 
62 mm 
16 days 
poor 
5°C 
0°C 
66 hours 
56 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Grömitz

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

Is January the best time to visit Schleswig-Holstein?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Schleswig-Holstein due to the typically poor weather in Büsum.

Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Büsum. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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