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Ikast Weather in January

Ikast in January

The short of it: Ikast in January averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 7 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 70 mm · daylight 7 h 32 min

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

January in Ikast brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -1°, with about 70 mm of rain over the month. Ikast's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and -1° by night. Wet spells are common — about 70 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

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

January in Ikast, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 10 mm less rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
6°
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
HerningCentral Jutland11 km W4°-1°72 mm
BrandeCentral Jutland22 km S4°-1°70 mm
KjellerupCentral Jutland24 km NE4°-2°68 mm
SilkeborgCentral Jutland24 km E5°-3°64 mm
GiveSouth Denmark33 km S4°-2°69 mm
RyCentral Jutland38 km E5°-4°54 mm
ViborgCentral Jutland38 km NNE5°-2°66 mm
BjerringbroCentral Jutland41 km NE4°-3°64 mm

The Almanac · Ikast 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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Ikast's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and -1° by night. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ikast by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°70 mm17 km/h7 h 32 min✦✦
February4°-1°60 mm17 km/h9 h 28 min✦✦
March7°0°50 mm18 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦
April12°3°41 mm16 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
May17°6°53 mm16 km/h16 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
June19°10°70 mm16 km/h17 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
July21°12°79 mm14 km/h17 h 4 min✦✦✦
August21°12°87 mm14 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
September17°9°84 mm14 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
October13°6°98 mm15 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦
November8°3°80 mm15 km/h8 h 5 min✦
December5°0°80 mm14 km/h6 h 57 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ikast in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ikast in January?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Ikast's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and -1° by night. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Ikast?

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

How long are the days in Ikast 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 Ikast in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Ikast in January?

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

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