Syddanmark Weather in January

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

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Blåvand Rømø Kirkeby Hejls Bolilmark

Planning a trip to Syddanmark, Denmark this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Syddanmark in January

Syddanmark, Denmark is a region in Denmark. January in Syddanmark generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Blåvand.

For a closer look at conditions across Syddanmark, Denmark, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Otterup with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Mandø By with 88 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Blåvand receives roughly 43 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Syddanmark in January

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

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 Syddanmark

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

Temperature range in Syddanmark (January)

Precipitation variation in Syddanmark (January)

Blåvand

In January Blåvand 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
8°C (46°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
93 mm (3.7 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Blåvand →

Rømø Kirkeby

In January Rømø Kirkeby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
43 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rømø Kirkeby →

Bolilmark

In January Bolilmark generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
43 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bolilmark →

Hejls

In January Hejls 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
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
27 hours
41 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hejls →

Oksbøl

In January Oksbøl 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
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
43 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Oksbøl →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Blåvand 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Rømø Kirkeby 5°C (41°F) 2°C (36°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Hejls 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Bolilmark 5°C (41°F) 2°C (36°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Oksbøl 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Humble 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

Syddanmark weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Syddanmark, Denmark in January. The popular destination of Blåvand averages 6°C (43°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Average temperatures in Syddanmark, Denmark during January range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 6°C (43°F) in Blåvand.

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

Not particularly. Blåvand averages just 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Syddanmark, Denmark.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Syddanmark, Denmark?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Blåvand, January may not be the ideal time to visit Syddanmark, Denmark.

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

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