January could be a good time to visit Dusseldorf, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +41°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in January. However, expect about 13 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 69 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Dusseldorf;
Average weather
☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
-2°F
Min.
+63°F
Max.
69 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dusseldorf has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Dusseldorf in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dusseldorf for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +45°F with a maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +27°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +45°F.
Is Dusseldorf warm or cold in January?
Dusseldorf is typically chill in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +43°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +36°F to +34°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Dusseldorf, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Dusseldorf in January
Dusseldorf weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+43°F
+41°F
+43°F
Min. temperature
+7°F
-2°F
+5°F
Max. temperature
+64°F
+63°F
+70°F
Rainfall
75 mm
69 mm
51 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
84%
83%
79%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
5
Cloudy days
9
9
8
Rainy days
15
13
11
Snowy days
4
6
5
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +43°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +41°F.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 75 mm to 69 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 83%.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 3 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Dusseldorf 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 Dusseldorf is gradually decreasing during January, going from 6 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Dusseldorf based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 101 mm, with a 52% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 16 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:
Dusseldorf wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 75 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 50% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Dusseldorf based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 4 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
January is one of the snowiest months in Dusseldorf.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Dusseldorf?
This is the weather in Dusseldorf in January 2023:
1 January
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+62°F
2 January
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+55°F
3 January
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+51°F
4 January
🌧️
+55°F
5 January
🌧️
+54°F
6 January
☁️
+53°F
7 January
☀️
+54°F
8 January
🌧️
+51°F
9 January
🌧️
+47°F
10 January
☀️
+47°F
11 January
🌧️
+52°F
12 January
🌧️
+52°F
13 January
🌧️
+51°F
14 January
🌧️
+53°F
15 January
☁️
+46°F
16 January
🌧️
+43°F
17 January
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+41°F
18 January
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+39°F
19 January
🌧️
+38°F
20 January
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+37°F
21 January
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+36°F
22 January
☁️
+36°F
23 January
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+40°F
24 January
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+38°F
25 January
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+34°F
26 January
🌫️
+39°F
27 January
☁️
+41°F
28 January
☁️
+38°F
29 January
☁️
+38°F
30 January
🌧️
+47°F
31 January
☁️
+44°F
In January 2023 Dusseldorf had 7 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +45°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Dusseldorf climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Dusseldorf in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+54°F) and the highest in 2022 (+62°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 566 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1469 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dusseldorf in January:
Is January a good time to visit Dusseldorf?
It’s always a good time to visit Dusseldorf, 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 Dusseldorf in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Dusseldorf rainy in January?
Dusseldorf is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Dusseldorf in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dusseldorf in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Germany
Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dusseldorf, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.