Temperatures in January

It's cold in January in Schleswig-Holstein with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 3°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 4°C.

Max and Min Temperatures per Day

Daily Temperature in January in Schleswig-Holstein

This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Schleswig-Holstein 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 Schleswig-Holstein with cold temperatures, averaging around 7°C during the day and nights close to 3°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.

Mid-January

By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 5°C, with nights close to 2°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Schleswig-Holstein will be around 4°C, with nights close to 1°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.

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Precipitation in January

In January, there is an average of 71 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 3,4 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

The average precipitation chance is 44% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.

Precipitation Chance

This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Schleswig-Holstein. 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.

Schleswig-Holstein in January		UK
Average Temperature	5°C	8°C
High Temp	8°C	9°C
Low Temp	3°C	6°C
Total Precipitation	71 mm	58 mm
Rainy Days	14 days	9 days
Total Snowfall	3,4 cm	0,8 cm
Snowy Days	1 day	1 day

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

Temperature records for Schleswig-Holstein in January

With 15°C, Schleswig-Holstein hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -8°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -11°C to a high of 10°C.

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Daily Temperature in January in Schleswig-Holstein

This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Schleswig-Holstein, 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 Precipitation in January in Schleswig-Holstein

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Schleswig-Holstein, 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 around 14 days of rain in Schleswig-Holstein.

Daily Precipitation in January in Schleswig-Holstein

Daily Snowfall in January in Schleswig-Holstein

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Schleswig-Holstein, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.

Daily UV Index in January in Schleswig-Holstein

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Schleswig-Holstein, 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.

Temperature in January in Schleswig-Holstein Over the Years

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

Total Precipitation in January in Schleswig-Holstein Over the Years

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

Snowfall in January in Schleswig-Holstein per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Schleswig-Holstein, measured in centimetres, over the past years.

Snowfall in January in Schleswig-Holstein over the past years

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Daily climate in January for Schleswig-Holstein

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

Average Weather in Schleswig-Holstein by Month

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