Dortmund in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Dortmund in january 2025
The weather in Dortmund in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 272.5cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Snow showers
20% of time
17%
17%
16%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Snow showers
21% of time
20%
19%
17%
Weather at 6pm
36°F
Snow showers
21% of time
19%
18%
17%
Weather at 3am
36°F
20%
18%
17%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Dortmund in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Dortmund in january.
The climate of Dortmund in january is very bad
The weather in january in Dortmund is wet (with 5in of precipitation over 9 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 5.5in of precipitation over 9 days.
The climate is quite cold in this location the month of january. Do not forget to cover yourself! Temperatures are up to 41°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Dortmund is 38°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Dortmund in the month of january with a maximum record of 56°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 9°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 13 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 42% of time.
On this month of january, day length in Dortmund is generally 08:22. Sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset is at 16:51.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Dortmund in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 9°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 13 day(s) (42%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 272.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.8km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 66% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:29 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:51 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:22 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Dortmund in january 2024:
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 52°F
49°F to 50°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
38°F to 43°F
32°F to 36°F
27°F to 31°F
23°F to 31°F
25°F to 32°F
27°F to 34°F
32°F to 34°F
34°F to 38°F
36°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
31°F to 32°F
29°F to 32°F
29°F to 36°F
25°F to 32°F
25°F to 34°F
34°F to 40°F
47°F to 49°F
41°F to 47°F
49°F to 54°F
40°F to 47°F
45°F to 50°F
34°F to 43°F
38°F to 52°F
43°F to 52°F
43°F to 50°F
43°F to 49°F
Map: other cities in Germany in january
Cities near Dortmund:
| Essen in january | very bad weather |
| Duisburg in january | very bad weather |
| Münster in january | very bad weather |
| Dusseldorf in january | very bad weather |
| Bocholt in january | very bad weather |
| Schmallenberg in january | very bad weather |
| Cologne in january | very bad weather |
| Bonn in january | very bad weather |
| Osnabrück in january | very bad weather |
| Bielefeld in january | very bad weather |
| Aachen in january | very bad weather |
| Giessen in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Dortmund
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Weather data for Dortmund in january:
Weather data for Dortmund for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Dortmund. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Dortmund can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Dortmund.