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Achern Weather in January

Achern in January

The short of it: Achern in January averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -1° · rain 65 mm · daylight 8 h 42 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & April

January in Achern brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -1°, with about 65 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Achern: highs scarcely reach 5°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 42 min in mid-January, 24 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 August and April.

Against its neighbours, Achern runs cooler than most and drier than most in January. Bühl, 8 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

January in Achern, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 13 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 42 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BühlBaden-Wurttemberg8 km NNE5°-1°82 mm
OberkirchBaden-Wurttemberg11 km S5°-1°83 mm
Baden-BadenBaden-Wurttemberg19 km NE5°-1°92 mm
OffenburgBaden-Wurttemberg20 km SSW5°0°58 mm
KehlBaden-Wurttemberg20 km WSW6°0°46 mm
SchiltigheimGrand Est24 km W5°0°39 mm
StrasbourgGrand Est25 km WSW5°0°39 mm
GaggenauBaden-Wurttemberg27 km NE5°-1°82 mm

The Almanac · Achern 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 Achern: highs scarcely reach 5°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Achern by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°65 mm11 km/h8 h 42 min✦✦
February7°0°60 mm11 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦
March12°2°65 mm11 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April17°5°53 mm10 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
May21°9°92 mm9 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦
June24°13°89 mm9 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦
July26°14°87 mm9 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
August26°14°69 mm8 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
September21°10°85 mm8 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October15°7°82 mm8 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦
November10°3°74 mm9 km/h9 h 6 min✦
December6°1°78 mm11 km/h8 h 18 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Achern in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Achern in January?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Achern: highs scarcely reach 5°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Achern?

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

How long are the days in Achern in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 18 min in December to 16 h 7 min in June.

Does it snow in Achern in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Achern in January?

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

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