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Gingst Weather in January

Gingst in January

The short of it: Gingst in January averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 7 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -1° · rain 42 mm · daylight 7 h 51 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Gingst an average January high of 3°, a low of -1° and some 42 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Gingst: highs scarcely reach 3°, nights fall to -1°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 9th 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Gingst runs about middling and drier than most in January. Samtens, 12 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

January in Gingst, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 51 min
Average wind
22 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SamtensMecklenburg-Vorpommern12 km SSE3°-1°43 mm
Bergen auf RügenMecklenburg-Vorpommern12 km ESE3°-1°40 mm
GarzMecklenburg-Vorpommern17 km SSE3°-1°43 mm
ProhnMecklenburg-Vorpommern18 km WSW4°-1°47 mm
PutbusMecklenburg-Vorpommern19 km SE3°-1°40 mm
StralsundMecklenburg-Vorpommern20 km SW4°-1°48 mm
SagardMecklenburg-Vorpommern21 km ENE3°-1°40 mm
Ostseebad BinzMecklenburg-Vorpommern24 km ESE3°-1°41 mm

The Almanac · Gingst Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
January
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The dead of winter in Gingst: highs scarcely reach 3°, nights fall to -1°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Gingst by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-1°42 mm22 km/h7 h 51 min✦✦✦
February4°-1°42 mm22 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦✦
March7°0°35 mm20 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
April12°3°31 mm19 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
May17°8°49 mm17 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
June20°11°59 mm17 km/h17 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
July22°13°66 mm16 km/h16 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
August22°13°88 mm17 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦
September18°10°59 mm17 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
October13°7°57 mm18 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦
November8°3°48 mm19 km/h8 h 21 min✦✦
December5°0°48 mm21 km/h7 h 18 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gingst in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gingst in January?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Gingst: highs scarcely reach 3°, nights fall to -1°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Gingst?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Gingst in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 7 h 51 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 18 min in December to 17 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Gingst in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Gingst in January?

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

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