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Lörrach Weather in January

Lörrach in January

The short of it: Lörrach in January averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 50 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -1° · rain 59 mm · daylight 8 h 50 min

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

Thirty years of records give Lörrach an average January high of 5°, a low of -1° and some 59 mm of rain. Lörrach's coldest stretch of the year, 5° by day and -1° by night. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 50 min in mid-January, 23 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 April and June.

Against its neighbours, Lörrach runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Weil am Rhein, 4 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

January in Lörrach, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 20 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 50 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Weil am RheinBaden-Wurttemberg4 km SW5°0°50 mm
RiehenBasel-City4 km SSW5°0°55 mm
Saint-LouisGrand Est8 km WSW5°0°47 mm
BaselBasel-City9 km SW5°0°47 mm
RheinfeldenBaden-Wurttemberg11 km ESE5°0°73 mm
AllschwilBasel-Landschaft12 km SW5°-1°48 mm
SchopfheimBaden-Wurttemberg12 km ENE4°-2°98 mm
ReinachBasel-Landschaft14 km SSW5°-1°55 mm

The Almanac · Lörrach 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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Lörrach's coldest stretch of the year, 5° by day and -1° by night. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Lörrach by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°59 mm10 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦
February7°0°55 mm10 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦
March12°2°54 mm10 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April16°5°59 mm9 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°91 mm9 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
June24°13°81 mm8 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦✦
July26°14°90 mm8 km/h15 h 37 min✦✦✦
August26°14°81 mm7 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
September21°11°73 mm7 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October15°7°74 mm7 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦
November9°3°69 mm8 km/h9 h 12 min✦✦
December6°0°79 mm10 km/h8 h 27 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lörrach in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lörrach in January?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Lörrach's coldest stretch of the year, 5° by day and -1° by night. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Lörrach?

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

How long are the days in Lörrach in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 50 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 27 min in December to 15 h 58 min in June.

Does it snow in Lörrach in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Lörrach in January?

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

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