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Odense Weather in January

Odense in January

The short of it: Odense in January averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 7 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 0° · rain 48 mm · daylight 7 h 40 min

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

January in Odense brings afternoons near 5° and nights around 0°, with about 48 mm of rain over the month. Odense's coldest stretch of the year, 5° by day and 0° by night. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 40 min in mid-January, 34 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 May and July.

Against its neighbours, Odense runs warmer than most and drier than most in January. Neder Holluf, 5 km to the SE, is 1° cooler by day.

January in Odense, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 40 min
Average wind
23 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Neder HollufSouth Denmark5 km SE4°0°48 mm
HøjbySouth Denmark8 km SSE4°0°50 mm
BellingeSouth Denmark8 km SSW4°0°50 mm
ÅrslevSouth Denmark11 km SSE4°0°49 mm
MunkeboSouth Denmark12 km ENE4°0°44 mm
LangeskovSouth Denmark13 km ESE4°0°45 mm
OtterupSouth Denmark13 km N5°0°45 mm
KertemindeSouth Denmark18 km ENE4°0°43 mm

The Almanac · Odense 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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Odense's coldest stretch of the year, 5° by day and 0° by night. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Odense by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°48 mm23 km/h7 h 40 min✦✦
February5°0°37 mm22 km/h9 h 33 min✦✦✦
March8°1°34 mm21 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
April13°4°33 mm18 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
May18°8°43 mm18 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°11°56 mm19 km/h17 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°64 mm17 km/h16 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
August23°13°71 mm17 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦
September18°11°56 mm19 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
October13°7°65 mm20 km/h10 h 19 min✦✦✦
November9°4°56 mm21 km/h8 h 13 min✦✦
December5°1°53 mm21 km/h7 h 7 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Odense in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Odense in January?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Odense's coldest stretch of the year, 5° by day and 0° by night. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Odense?

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

How long are the days in Odense in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 7 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 7 min in December to 17 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in Odense in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Odense in January?

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

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