January weather forecast
Hamburg, Germany

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A sunset view of Speichersdadt in Hamburg, Germany
A sunset view of Speichersdadt in Hamburg, Germany

Weather in January

The start of the calendar year brings a chilly feel to Hamburg, with winters at their core. The city witnesses a blanket of snowfall amounting to 31mm (1.22"), while an average of 6.6 days are marked with snowfall activities. The low temperatures matched with the high humidity levels result in mostly overcast skies. The soothing warmth of sunrays doesn’t last more than 3.2 hours on average. However, this combination of low temperatures and snowfall creates a serene winter landscape.

Temperature

In Hamburg, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 2.8°C (37°F) and a low of -0.4°C (31.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 89%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout January, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated. In Hamburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.4 days and collects up to 461mm (18.15") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Hamburg, in January, during 6.6 snowfall days, 31mm (1.22") of snow is typically accumulated. In Hamburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.3 days and aggregates up to 123mm (4.84") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Hamburg is 8h and 8min.
On the first day of January in Hamburg, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 16:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 16:59 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Hamburg, Germany, is 3.2h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in January transforms into this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Hamburg?

The coldest period in Hamburg tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 2.8°C (37°F) and a low of -0.4°C (31.3°F).

How cold is January in Hamburg?

In Hamburg, in January, the average high-temperature is 2.8°C (37°F), and the average low-temperature is -0.4°C (31.3°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Hamburg?

In Hamburg, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

How much does it rain in Hamburg in January?

In Hamburg, during January, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Hamburg?

In Hamburg, in January, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 31mm (1.22") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Hamburg?

The average day length in January in Hamburg, Germany, is 8h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Hamburg?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 16:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 16:59 CET.

How many hours of sunshine does Hamburg have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Hamburg, Germany, is 3.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hamburg?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January in Hamburg?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Hamburg, Germany, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Hamburg, Germany

Average temperature in January - Hamburg, Germany
  • Average high temperature in January: 2.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -0.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-0.5°C).

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Average pressure in January
Hamburg, Germany

Average pressure in January - Hamburg, Germany
  • Average pressure in January: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Hamburg, Germany

Average wind speed in January - Hamburg, Germany
  • Average wind speed in January: 16.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.6km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Hamburg, Germany

Average humidity in January - Hamburg, Germany
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Hamburg, Germany

Average rainfall in January - Hamburg, Germany
  • Average rainfall in January: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Hamburg, Germany

Average rainfall days in January - Hamburg, Germany
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Hamburg, Germany

Average snowfall in January - Hamburg, Germany
  • Average snowfall in January: 31mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (38mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Hamburg, Germany

Average snowfall days in January - Hamburg, Germany
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Hamburg, Germany

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hamburg, Germany
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Hamburg, Germany

Average sunshine days in January - Hamburg, Germany
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Hamburg, Germany

Average UV index in January - Hamburg, Germany
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Hamburg, Germany

Average cloud cover in January - Hamburg, Germany
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 42).

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Average visibility in January
Hamburg, Germany

Average visibility in January - Hamburg, Germany
  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, September, October, November and December (8km).

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