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Idstein Weather in January

Idstein in January

The short of it: Idstein in January averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 58 mm · daylight 8 h 30 min

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

January in Idstein brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -1°, with about 58 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Idstein: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 30 min in mid-January, 26 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 August and June.

Against its neighbours, Idstein runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Taunusstein, 11 km to the SW, is 1° cooler by day.

January in Idstein, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 16 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 30 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TaunussteinHesse11 km SW4°-1°63 mm
WiesbadenHesse15 km S4°-1°51 mm
KelkheimHesse16 km SE4°-1°56 mm
DotzheimHesse17 km SSW5°0°45 mm
Hofheim am TaunusHesse19 km SE4°0°51 mm
BiebrichHesse20 km S5°0°40 mm
OberurselHesse22 km E4°0°55 mm
HattersheimHesse23 km SE5°0°43 mm

The Almanac · Idstein 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 Idstein: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Idstein by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°58 mm13 km/h8 h 30 min✦✦
February5°-1°50 mm13 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦
March10°2°51 mm13 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April15°5°45 mm11 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°59 mm11 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
June22°12°64 mm10 km/h16 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°75 mm10 km/h15 h 59 min✦✦✦
August24°13°53 mm9 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
September19°10°56 mm10 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October13°6°63 mm11 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦
November8°3°60 mm11 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
December5°0°74 mm12 km/h8 h 4 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Idstein in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Idstein in January?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Idstein: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Idstein?

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

How long are the days in Idstein in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 30 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 4 min in December to 16 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Idstein in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Idstein in January?

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

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