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Ribe Weather in January

Ribe in January averages 5°C (41°F) during the day and 1°C (34°F) at night. This is part of the winter season, and quite a bit of rainfall is expected this month.

Rainfall in Ribe in January

Typically, about 18 days will experience rainfall, with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) for the month. Rain falls on many days this month, but usually in relatively small amounts. A light waterproof is more useful than a heavy umbrella.

Temperature in Ribe in January

In January, expect low temperatures in Ribe, with highs of 5°C (41°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F) at night. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Expect a cold feel throughout the day, not just in the mornings and evenings. Warm layers are essential. With overnight lows of 1°C (34°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Sunshine in Ribe in January

The city usually sees around 43 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

Wind Speed in Ribe in January

Wind speeds average 6 m/s (12 knots) during January. At this speed, expect strong winds that make large branches move and create some resistance when walking. Since this is an average, some days have fresh winds while others have strong breezes that can make umbrellas tricky to control.

Average water temperature in January

At 5°C (41°F), the water is too cold for most people to swim comfortably. A wetsuit is pretty much essential if you plan to go in.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July and August typically offer the best weather for Ribe.

Ribe Temperature in January

Min Temperature
1°C (34°F)
Max Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Water Temperature
5°C (41°F) *
Chance of Rain
59%
Precipitation
78 mm (3.1 in)
Rainy days
18 days
Humidity
91% *
Windspeed
6 m/s (12 knots) *
Sunshine
43 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
18% *
* Data from: Esbjerg, Denmark (24 KM, 15 Miles).

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Best Places in Denmark in January

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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).

What to Wear in Ribe in January

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Ribe in January. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. With water temperatures around 5°C (41°F), the water is quite cold for swimming. You can skip the swimwear unless you're particularly tough. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Ribe in January

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Swimming
    4/10
  • Cycling
    3/10
  • Walking
    3/10
  • Camping
    4/10
  • Outdoor sports
    3/10

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