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Kappeln Weather in January

Kappeln in January

The short of it: Kappeln in January averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain and about 7 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low 0° · rain 74 mm · daylight 7 h 48 min

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

January in Kappeln brings afternoons near 4° and nights around 0°, with about 74 mm of rain over the month. Kappeln's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and 0° by night. Wet spells are common — about 74 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 48 min in mid-January, 32 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 April and August.

Against its neighbours, Kappeln runs cooler than most and drier than most in January. Eckernförde, 22 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

January in Kappeln, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 48 min
Average wind
23 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EckernfördeSchleswig-Holstein22 km SSW4°0°79 mm
SchleswigSchleswig-Holstein28 km WSW4°0°81 mm
GettorfSchleswig-Holstein28 km S4°0°76 mm
SønderborgSouth Denmark29 km NNW4°0°68 mm
GlücksburgSchleswig-Holstein31 km NW4°0°72 mm
AltenholzSchleswig-Holstein32 km SSE4°0°70 mm
FlensburgSchleswig-Holstein35 km WNW4°0°76 mm
HeikendorfSchleswig-Holstein37 km SSE4°0°70 mm

The Almanac · Kappeln 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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Kappeln's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and 0° by night. Wet spells are common — about 74 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Kappeln by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°0°74 mm23 km/h7 h 48 min✦
February4°0°73 mm23 km/h9 h 37 min✦
March7°1°77 mm21 km/h11 h 40 min✦
April12°4°42 mm18 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
May16°8°59 mm18 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦
June19°11°72 mm18 km/h17 h 15 min✦✦✦
July21°14°102 mm17 km/h16 h 45 min✦✦✦
August21°14°138 mm17 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦
September18°11°76 mm18 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
October13°8°86 mm20 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦
November8°4°53 mm21 km/h8 h 19 min✦✦
December5°1°69 mm22 km/h7 h 16 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kappeln in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kappeln in January?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain over the month. Kappeln's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and 0° by night. Wet spells are common — about 74 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Kappeln?

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

How long are the days in Kappeln in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 7 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 16 min in December to 17 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Kappeln in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Kappeln in January?

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

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