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Aarhus in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Aarhus in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Aarhus in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Aarhus in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +37°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 4 rainy days in the month and around 29 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Aarhus;

Average weather

☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
+3°F
Min.
+52°F
Max.
29 mm
Total precipitation
89%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
24 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Aarhus has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Aarhus in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Aarhus for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +50°F during the day to a minimum of +27°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +43°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 46% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +39°F.

Is Aarhus warm or cold in January?

Aarhus is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +39°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +34°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Aarhus, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Aarhus in January

Aarhus weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+39°F+37°F+37°F
Min. temperature
+1°F+3°F0°F
Max. temperature
+55°F+52°F+59°F
Rainfall
37 mm29 mm23 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
89%89%87%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1011 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
112
Cloudy days
232421
Rainy days
543
Snowy days
222

January often has better weather than December. It’s getting colder in January. From +39°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +37°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 37 mm to 29 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 89%. Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Aarhus in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Aarhus is gradually decreasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Aarhus based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 18 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Aarhus wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 61 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 23 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Aarhus based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 13 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Aarhus.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Aarhus?

This is the weather in Aarhus in January 2023:
1 January
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+50°F
2 January
☁️
+49°F
3 January
🌧️
+47°F
4 January
☁️
+40°F
5 January
☁️
+38°F
6 January
☀️
+37°F
7 January
☁️
+39°F
8 January
☁️
+39°F
9 January
🌨️
+35°F
10 January
☁️
+38°F
11 January
☁️
+39°F
12 January
☁️
+46°F
13 January
☁️
+48°F
14 January
☀️
+48°F
15 January
☁️
+40°F
16 January
☁️
+45°F
17 January
☀️
+45°F
18 January
☁️
+44°F
19 January
☁️
+44°F
20 January
☀️
+36°F
21 January
☀️
+42°F
22 January
☁️
+43°F
23 January
☁️
+46°F
24 January
☁️
+44°F
25 January
☁️
+45°F
26 January
☁️
+45°F
27 January
☁️
+46°F
28 January
☀️
+43°F
29 January
☁️
+49°F
30 January
☀️
+43°F
31 January
☁️
+39°F
In January 2023 Aarhus had 7 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +50°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Aarhus climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Aarhus in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+29°F) and the highest in 2020 (+47°F). The driest year was 2010 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1997 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Aarhus in January:

Is January a good time to visit Aarhus?

It’s always a good time to visit Aarhus, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Aarhus in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Aarhus rainy in January?

Aarhus is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Aarhus in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Aarhus in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Denmark

Check out the weather for other cities in Denmark.

Monthly weather in Aarhus

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Aarhus, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.