Heidelberg Weather in January

What's the weather like in Heidelberg (Baden-Württemberg Region) in January 2024?

The climate in Heidelberg during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Heidelberg and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

Heidelberg weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 2.6°C 36.7°F
Nightly temperature -2.6°C 27.3°F
Average temperature 0°C 32°F
Daily sunshine 1.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 51 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 8.2°C 46.8°F
Humidity 90%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Heidelberg with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Heidelberg

Heidelberg average temperature in January

January rainfall

Heidelberg average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Heidelberg average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Heidelberg in January 2024.

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Heidelberg weather stats

Heidelberg weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.3°C 73.9°F
Driest month: February 47mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: August 7.4hrs
Coldest month: January 2.5°C 36.5°F
Wettest month: June 83mm 3.3ins
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