Wetter (Ruhr) weather in January (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

Is January a good time to explore Wetter (Ruhr) weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Wetter (Ruhr) includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 6°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 0°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Wetter (Ruhr) in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 40 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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Wetter (Ruhr), monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bochum, Germany (16 KM, 10 Miles).

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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

3/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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