January could be a good time to visit Strasbourg, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +41°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in January. However, expect about 12 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 56 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 Strasbourg;
Average weather
☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
-2°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
56 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Strasbourg has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Strasbourg in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Strasbourg for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +46°F with a maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +27°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 55% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +43°F.
Is Strasbourg warm or cold in January?
Strasbourg 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 +34°F to +32°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Strasbourg, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Strasbourg in January
Strasbourg weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+43°F
+41°F
+45°F
Min. temperature
+1°F
-2°F
-2°F
Max. temperature
+66°F
+64°F
+70°F
Rainfall
64 mm
56 mm
48 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
85%
83%
79%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1018 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
5
Cloudy days
11
11
9
Rainy days
13
12
10
Snowy days
5
6
5
January often has better weather than 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 64 mm to 56 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 83%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Strasbourg in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Strasbourg is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Strasbourg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 50 mm, with a 42% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 13 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:
Strasbourg wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 85 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 48 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Strasbourg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 5 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
January is one of the snowiest months in Strasbourg.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Strasbourg?
This is the weather in Strasbourg in January 2023:
1 January
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+63°F
2 January
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+62°F
3 January
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+53°F
4 January
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+52°F
5 January
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+56°F
6 January
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+55°F
7 January
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+55°F
8 January
🌧️
+51°F
9 January
🌧️
+48°F
10 January
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+47°F
11 January
🌧️
+52°F
12 January
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+52°F
13 January
🌧️
+52°F
14 January
🌧️
+52°F
15 January
🌧️
+54°F
16 January
🌧️
+46°F
17 January
🌧️
+44°F
18 January
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+39°F
19 January
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+36°F
20 January
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+39°F
21 January
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+33°F
22 January
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+35°F
23 January
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+37°F
24 January
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+39°F
25 January
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+37°F
26 January
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+34°F
27 January
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+35°F
28 January
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+38°F
29 January
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+38°F
30 January
🌧️
+40°F
31 January
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+43°F
In January 2023 Strasbourg had 5 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Strasbourg climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Strasbourg in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+56°F) and the highest in 2022 (+65°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 518 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1986 with 1096 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Strasbourg in January:
Is January a good time to visit Strasbourg?
It’s always a good time to visit Strasbourg, 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 Strasbourg in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Strasbourg rainy in January?
Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Strasbourg in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Strasbourg, 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.