Schleswig-Holstein Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in January.

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Büsum Westerland Travemünde Flensburg

Planning a journey to Schleswig-Holstein, Germany this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Schleswig-Holstein in January

Schleswig-Holstein, Germany 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 (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) 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.

To explore the conditions in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Timmendorfer Strand with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in List with 86 mm (3.4 in).

Explore Schleswig-Holstein by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Schleswig-Holstein — and find the best time to visit. (based on Büsum)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March8°C (46°F) April13°C (55°F) May17°C (63°F) This monthJune19°C (66°F) July22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Schleswig-Holstein in January

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

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 Schleswig-Holstein

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany?

Temperature range in Schleswig-Holstein (January)

Precipitation variation in Schleswig-Holstein (January)

Büsum

In January Büsum 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)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Westerland

In January Westerland 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)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
43 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Travemünde

In January Travemünde generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/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
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
35 hours
40 hours
66 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Flensburg

In January Flensburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/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
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
27 hours
41 hours
65 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Grömitz

In January Grömitz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°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)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
35 hours
40 hours
66 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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In our records: Germany January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Germany 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 Germany dropped to -27°C (-17°F) in Bad Füssing on January 7, 1985.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Germany was -19°C (-2°F) in Dresden on January 13, 1987.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Schleswig-Holstein in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Büsum 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Westerland 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Travemünde 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Flensburg 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Grömitz 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Dagebüll 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

Schleswig-Holstein weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany generally has poor weather conditions. Büsum sees daytime temperatures near 5°C (41°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in January?

In Büsum, the average daytime high in January is 5°C (41°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 1°C (34°F).

Does Schleswig-Holstein, Germany get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany during January, with Büsum averaging close to 81 mm (3.2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Schleswig-Holstein, Germany?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Schleswig-Holstein, Germany 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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