Schleswig-Holstein weather in January

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.

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.

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 in Schleswig-Holstein

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Schleswig-Holstein?

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

7°C 

2°C 

84 mm 

19 days 

poor 

January January

5°C 

1°C 

81 mm 

18 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

6°C 

1°C 

69 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Büsum

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

7°C 

4°C 

31 hours 

95 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

6°C 

2°C 

43 hours 

83 mm 

18 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

5°C 

2°C 

65 hours 

72 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Westerland

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

6°C 

1°C 

35 hours 

61 mm 

17 days 

poor 

January January

5°C 

-0°C 

40 hours 

59 mm 

16 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

5°C 

-0°C 

66 hours 

54 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Travemünde

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

6°C 

1°C 

27 hours 

71 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

5°C 

-0°C 

41 hours 

71 mm 

18 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

5°C 

-0°C 

65 hours 

63 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Flensburg

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

6°C 

2°C 

35 hours 

66 mm 

17 days 

poor 

January January

5°C 

0°C 

40 hours 

62 mm 

16 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

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.