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Temperatures in January

It's hot in January in Essau with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 19°C.

Max and Min Temperatures per Day

Daily Temperature in January in Essau

This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Essau in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.

Start of January

The month of January starts in Essau with hot temperatures, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights close to 19°C. You won’t see any precipitation in the first days of the month, it’s all sunny skies.

Mid-January

By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 35°C, with nights close to 18°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Essau will be around 35°C, with nights close to 19°C. No precipitation expected, with plenty of sunshine on the horizon.

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Precipitation in January

According to weather history, there is no precipitation in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

You can expect dry weather every day in January.

Precipitation Chance

Daily precipitation chance in percentages for Essau in January

This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Essau. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.

Essau in January

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Temperature Average Temperature
34°C 8°C
Sun High Temp
36°C 9°C
Sun Low Temp
33°C 6°C
Rain Total Precipitation
0 mm 58 mm
Rain Rainy Days
0 days 9 days

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Is January a good time to visit Essau?

January is a fantastic month to be in Essau if you’re after sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and no rain this month.

Temperature records for Essau in January

With 40°C, Essau hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 9°C to a high of 23°C.

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Daily Temperature in January in Essau

This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Essau, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.

Daily Temperature in January in Essau

Daily Precipitation in January in Essau

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Essau, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect it to stay dry all month in Essau.

Daily Precipitation in January in Essau

Daily UV Index in January in Essau

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Essau, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in January in Essau

Temperature in January in Essau Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in January in Essau, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.

Temperature in January in Essau Over the Years

Total Precipitation in January in Essau Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Essau, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in January in Essau Over the Years

Daily climate in January for Essau

Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Essau. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

Weather experiences in January in Essau

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Average Weather in Essau by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Essau. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.


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