Sylt Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sylt, Germany in January.

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Westerland Wenningstedt List Hörnum

Planning a getaway to Sylt, Germany this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Sylt in January

Sylt, Germany is a region in Germany. January in Sylt generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

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

For a closer look at conditions across Sylt, Germany, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 83 mm (3.3 in) in Westerland.

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Westerland receives around 43 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Sylt by month

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Best Places to Visit in Sylt in January

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

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 Sylt

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

Temperature range in Sylt (January)

Precipitation variation in Sylt (January)

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
Climate in Westerland →

Wenningstedt

In January Wenningstedt 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)
84 mm (3.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wenningstedt →

List

In January List 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
96 mm (3.8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in List →

Hörnum

In January Hörnum 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 rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hörnum →

Tinnum

In January Tinnum 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)
84 mm (3.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tinnum →

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

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 Sylt in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Westerland 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Wenningstedt 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
List 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Hörnum 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Tinnum 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Kampen 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)

Sylt weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sylt, Germany in January?

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

What is the average temperature in Sylt, Germany in January?

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

Does Sylt, Germany get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Sylt, Germany during January, with Westerland averaging close to 83 mm (3.3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Sylt, Germany?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Sylt, Germany due to the typically poor weather in Westerland.

On average, the best time to visit Sylt, Germany is in July and August with generally pleasant weather in Westerland. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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