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Aurich Weather in January

Aurich in January

The short of it: Aurich in January averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of 0 °C (33 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 0° · rain 66 mm · daylight 8 h 1 min

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

Thirty years of records give Aurich an average January high of 5°, a low of 0° and some 66 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Aurich: highs scarcely reach 5°, nights fall to 0°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 1 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 May and April.

Against its neighbours, Aurich runs cooler than most and drier than most in January. Mittegroßefehn, 10 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

January in Aurich, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 1 min
Average wind
20 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MittegroßefehnLower Saxony10 km SSE5°0°68 mm
WiesmoorLower Saxony18 km ESE5°0°70 mm
EmdenLower Saxony22 km WSW5°1°66 mm
WittmundLower Saxony23 km ENE5°0°69 mm
NordenLower Saxony23 km NW5°1°61 mm
FriedeburgLower Saxony23 km E5°0°70 mm
LeerLower Saxony27 km S5°0°68 mm
JeverLower Saxony30 km ENE5°0°70 mm

The Almanac · Aurich 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 Aurich: highs scarcely reach 5°, nights fall to 0°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Aurich by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°66 mm20 km/h8 h 1 min✦✦
February6°0°52 mm19 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
March9°2°50 mm19 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April14°5°42 mm16 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
May17°8°53 mm16 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
June20°11°73 mm15 km/h17 h 0 min✦✦✦
July22°13°85 mm14 km/h16 h 31 min✦✦✦
August22°13°82 mm14 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦
September19°11°80 mm15 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
October14°7°73 mm17 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦
November9°4°72 mm17 km/h8 h 30 min✦
December6°1°73 mm18 km/h7 h 30 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Aurich in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Aurich in January?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights 0 °C (33 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Aurich: highs scarcely reach 5°, nights fall to 0°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Aurich?

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

How long are the days in Aurich in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 30 min in December to 17 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Aurich in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Aurich in January?

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

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