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

Curious about the climate in Soest this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Soest usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 5°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -0°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Soest in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 40 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Soest. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Soest, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bochum, Germany (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in January

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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