Selm weather in January (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

How does the weather in Selm usually fare in January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Selm usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 6°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 1°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Selm in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. On average, there are about 18 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 40 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Selm. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Selm climate page with graphs.

 

Selm, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bochum, Germany (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in January

Find out more about the weather in Germany and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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