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Fehmarn Weather in January

Fehmarn in January

The short of it: Fehmarn in January averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 7 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low 1° · rain 53 mm · daylight 7 h 51 min

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

Thirty years of records give Fehmarn an average January high of 4°, a low of 1° and some 53 mm of rain. Fehmarn's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and 1° by night. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 51 min in mid-January, 32 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 July and June.

Against its neighbours, Fehmarn runs about middling and drier than most in January. Burg auf Fehmarn, 1 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

January in Fehmarn, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 51 min
Average wind
25 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Burg auf FehmarnSchleswig-Holstein1 km SE4°1°53 mm
HeiligenhafenSchleswig-Holstein16 km WSW4°0°59 mm
Oldenburg in HolsteinSchleswig-Holstein25 km SW4°0°61 mm
LensahnSchleswig-Holstein32 km SW4°0°62 mm
GrömitzSchleswig-Holstein35 km SSW4°0°59 mm
LütjenburgSchleswig-Holstein42 km WSW4°0°63 mm
AlholmZealand42 km NE3°1°50 mm
MariboZealand43 km NNE3°1°48 mm

The Almanac · Fehmarn 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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Fehmarn's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and 1° by night. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Fehmarn by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°1°53 mm25 km/h7 h 51 min✦✦
February4°0°42 mm24 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦✦
March7°2°38 mm22 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
April12°5°34 mm20 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
May16°9°46 mm19 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
June19°12°56 mm20 km/h17 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
July22°14°69 mm18 km/h16 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
August22°14°71 mm18 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦
September18°12°54 mm20 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
October13°8°56 mm22 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦
November8°4°57 mm22 km/h8 h 21 min✦✦
December5°1°59 mm24 km/h7 h 19 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fehmarn in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fehmarn in January?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Fehmarn's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and 1° by night. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Fehmarn?

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

How long are the days in Fehmarn in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 7 h 51 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 19 min in December to 17 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Fehmarn in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Fehmarn in January?

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

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