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Hamm Weather in January

Hamm in January

The short of it: Hamm in January averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 0 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 67 mm · daylight 8 h 0 min

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

Thirty years of records give Hamm an average January high of 5°, a low of 0° and some 67 mm of rain. Hamm's coldest stretch of the year, 5° by day and 0° by night. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 0 min in mid-January, 31 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, Hamm runs about middling and wetter than most in January. Eilbek, 2 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

January in Hamm, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 0 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EilbekHamburg2 km NNW5°0°67 mm
HornHamburg2 km E5°0°67 mm
MarienthalHamburg2 km NE5°0°67 mm
Hamburg-MitteHamburg3 km WSW5°0°67 mm
Barmbek-SüdHamburg3 km NNW5°0°67 mm
WandsbekHamburg4 km NNE5°0°68 mm
HamburgHamburg4 km W5°0°67 mm
BillstedtHamburg5 km E4°0°68 mm

The Almanac · Hamm 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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Hamm's coldest stretch of the year, 5° by day and 0° by night. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Hamm by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°67 mm15 km/h8 h 0 min✦✦
February6°0°52 mm15 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
March9°2°54 mm15 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April15°5°41 mm13 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°53 mm13 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June22°12°70 mm12 km/h17 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
July24°14°84 mm12 km/h16 h 32 min✦✦✦
August24°14°81 mm11 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦
September19°10°66 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°64 mm13 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦
November9°4°61 mm13 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
December6°1°76 mm14 km/h7 h 29 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hamm in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hamm in January?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Hamm's coldest stretch of the year, 5° by day and 0° by night. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Hamm?

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

How long are the days in Hamm in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 29 min in December to 17 h 1 min in June.

Does it snow in Hamm in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Hamm in January?

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

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