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Herning Weather in January

Herning in January

The short of it: Herning in January averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 7 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 72 mm · daylight 7 h 32 min

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

January in Herning brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -1°, with about 72 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Herning: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 32 min in mid-January, 35 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Herning runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Ikast, 11 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

January in Herning, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 32 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
IkastCentral Jutland11 km E4°-1°70 mm
VidebækCentral Jutland22 km WSW4°0°73 mm
BrandeCentral Jutland23 km SSE4°-1°70 mm
KjellerupCentral Jutland33 km ENE4°-2°68 mm
HolstebroCentral Jutland33 km NW4°0°72 mm
SilkeborgCentral Jutland35 km E5°-3°64 mm
SkjernCentral Jutland36 km SW4°1°71 mm
GiveSouth Denmark36 km SSE4°-2°69 mm

The Almanac · Herning 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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The dead of winter in Herning: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Herning by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°72 mm17 km/h7 h 32 min✦
February4°-1°56 mm17 km/h9 h 28 min✦✦
March7°0°50 mm18 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦
April12°3°42 mm16 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
May17°7°54 mm16 km/h16 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
June19°10°68 mm16 km/h17 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
July21°12°81 mm14 km/h17 h 4 min✦✦✦
August22°12°86 mm14 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
September18°10°87 mm15 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
October13°6°100 mm15 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦
November8°3°85 mm15 km/h8 h 6 min✦
December5°0°79 mm14 km/h6 h 57 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Herning in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Herning in January?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Herning: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Herning?

The Almanac gives January 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and May.

How long are the days in Herning in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 7 h 32 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 57 min in December to 17 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Herning in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Herning in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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