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Handewitt Weather in January

Handewitt in January

The short of it: Handewitt in January averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain and about 7 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low 0° · rain 74 mm · daylight 7 h 47 min

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

January in Handewitt brings afternoons near 4° and nights around 0°, with about 74 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Handewitt: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to 0°. Wet spells are common — about 74 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 47 min in mid-January, 33 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and April.

Against its neighbours, Handewitt runs about middling and about as wet in January. Harrislee, 5 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

January in Handewitt, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 10 mm less rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 47 min
Average wind
21 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HarrisleeSchleswig-Holstein5 km NE4°0°76 mm
FlensburgSchleswig-Holstein7 km ENE4°0°76 mm
TarpSchleswig-Holstein12 km SSE4°0°74 mm
GlücksburgSchleswig-Holstein16 km ENE4°0°72 mm
LeckSchleswig-Holstein22 km W4°0°65 mm
BredstedtSchleswig-Holstein29 km SW4°0°65 mm
SchleswigSchleswig-Holstein31 km SSE4°0°81 mm
AabenraaSouth Denmark31 km N4°0°70 mm

The Almanac · Handewitt 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 Handewitt: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to 0°. Wet spells are common — about 74 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Handewitt by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°0°74 mm21 km/h7 h 47 min✦
February4°0°59 mm21 km/h9 h 36 min✦✦
March7°1°55 mm20 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
April12°3°45 mm18 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
May17°7°52 mm17 km/h16 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
June19°10°74 mm17 km/h17 h 17 min✦✦✦
July22°12°90 mm16 km/h16 h 46 min✦✦✦
August22°12°101 mm15 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦
September18°10°88 mm16 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
October13°6°97 mm17 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦
November8°3°82 mm18 km/h8 h 18 min✦
December5°1°84 mm19 km/h7 h 15 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Handewitt in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Handewitt in January?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Handewitt: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to 0°. Wet spells are common — about 74 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Handewitt?

The Almanac gives January 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and April.

How long are the days in Handewitt in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 7 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 15 min in December to 17 h 17 min in June.

Does it snow in Handewitt in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Handewitt in January?

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

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