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Frederikshavn Weather in January

Frederikshavn in January

The short of it: Frederikshavn in January averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 7 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low 0° · rain 50 mm · daylight 7 h 16 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & June

January in Frederikshavn brings afternoons near 4° and nights around 0°, with about 50 mm of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 16 min in mid-January, 38 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Frederikshavn runs warmer than most and drier than most in January. Elling, 5 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

January in Frederikshavn, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 16 min
Average wind
24 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EllingNorth Denmark5 km NW4°0°51 mm
StrandbyNorth Denmark6 km NNW4°0°51 mm
SæbyNorth Denmark12 km S4°0°50 mm
ÅlbækNorth Denmark19 km NNW4°0°53 mm
SindalNorth Denmark20 km W3°-1°55 mm
Nørre BindslevNorth Denmark23 km WNW3°-1°55 mm
TårsNorth Denmark26 km WSW3°-1°54 mm
SkagenNorth Denmark31 km N4°1°52 mm

The Almanac · Frederikshavn Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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Much like December: highs about 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Frederikshavn by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°0°50 mm24 km/h7 h 16 min✦✦
February4°-1°36 mm25 km/h9 h 20 min✦✦✦
March6°1°35 mm23 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
April10°4°35 mm19 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
May15°8°47 mm19 km/h16 h 33 min✦✦✦
June19°11°69 mm20 km/h17 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
July21°13°66 mm18 km/h17 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
August21°13°83 mm19 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦
September17°11°63 mm21 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
October12°7°81 mm23 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦
November8°4°68 mm23 km/h7 h 52 min✦✦
December5°1°57 mm23 km/h6 h 38 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Frederikshavn in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Frederikshavn in January?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Frederikshavn?

The Almanac gives January 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Frederikshavn in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 7 h 16 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 38 min in December to 17 h 58 min in June.

Does it snow in Frederikshavn in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Frederikshavn in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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