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Achim Weather in January

Achim in January

The short of it: Achim in January averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 0° · rain 61 mm · daylight 8 h 5 min

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

Thirty years of records give Achim an average January high of 5°, a low of 0° and some 61 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Achim: highs scarcely reach 5°, nights fall to 0°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 5 min in mid-January, 30 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 September.

Against its neighbours, Achim runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Bremen, 16 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

January in Achim, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 5 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BremenBremen16 km WNW5°0°57 mm
StuhrLower Saxony19 km W5°0°56 mm
DelmenhorstLower Saxony27 km W5°0°57 mm
BurglesumBremen28 km NW5°0°56 mm
Osterholz-ScharmbeckLower Saxony28 km NNW5°0°58 mm
GanderkeseeLower Saxony32 km W5°0°60 mm
VegesackBremen33 km NW5°0°58 mm
NienburgLower Saxony43 km SSE5°0°67 mm

The Almanac · Achim 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 Achim: highs scarcely reach 5°, nights fall to 0°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Achim by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°61 mm15 km/h8 h 5 min✦✦
February6°-1°49 mm15 km/h9 h 46 min✦✦
March9°1°49 mm15 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April15°4°39 mm13 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
May19°7°54 mm12 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
June21°11°68 mm12 km/h16 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°75 mm11 km/h16 h 26 min✦✦✦
August23°12°72 mm10 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦
September19°9°60 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°62 mm12 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦
November9°3°59 mm13 km/h8 h 34 min✦✦
December5°1°67 mm14 km/h7 h 35 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Achim in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Achim in January?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Achim: highs scarcely reach 5°, nights fall to 0°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Achim?

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

How long are the days in Achim in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 5 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 35 min in December to 16 h 54 min in June.

Does it snow in Achim in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Achim in January?

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

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