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Viborg Weather in January

Viborg in January

The short of it: Viborg in January averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 7 h 28 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -2° · rain 66 mm · daylight 7 h 28 min

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

January in Viborg brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -2°, with about 66 mm of rain over the month. Viborg's coldest stretch of the year, 5° by day and -2° by night. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 28 min in mid-January, 36 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 May and June.

Against its neighbours, Viborg runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Bjerringbro, 18 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

January in Viborg, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 28 min
Average wind
20 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BjerringbroCentral Jutland18 km ESE4°-3°64 mm
KjellerupCentral Jutland19 km S4°-2°68 mm
SkiveCentral Jutland26 km WNW4°-1°59 mm
HobroNorth Denmark32 km NE4°-2°60 mm
SilkeborgCentral Jutland33 km SSE5°-3°64 mm
HammelCentral Jutland36 km SE4°-4°56 mm
SvenstrupNorth Denmark37 km ENE4°-2°56 mm
HinnerupCentral Jutland38 km NNW4°-1°59 mm

The Almanac · Viborg 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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Viborg's coldest stretch of the year, 5° by day and -2° by night. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Viborg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-2°66 mm20 km/h7 h 28 min✦✦
February5°-2°53 mm21 km/h9 h 26 min✦✦
March7°-1°42 mm20 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
April12°3°39 mm18 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
May16°7°45 mm18 km/h16 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
June19°10°68 mm18 km/h17 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
July21°12°77 mm16 km/h17 h 8 min✦✦✦
August21°12°90 mm17 km/h15 h 7 min✦✦✦
September17°10°76 mm17 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦
October13°6°87 mm18 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦
November8°3°66 mm18 km/h8 h 2 min✦✦
December5°0°68 mm17 km/h6 h 53 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Viborg in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Viborg in January?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Viborg's coldest stretch of the year, 5° by day and -2° by night. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Viborg?

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

How long are the days in Viborg in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 7 h 28 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 53 min in December to 17 h 42 min in June.

Does it snow in Viborg in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Viborg in January?

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

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