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Mechernich Weather in January

Mechernich in January

The short of it: Mechernich in January averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 27 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 62 mm · daylight 8 h 27 min

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

January in Mechernich brings afternoons near 5° and nights around 0°, with about 62 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Mechernich: highs scarcely reach 5°, nights fall to 0°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 27 min in mid-January, 26 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, Mechernich runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Euskirchen, 12 km to the NE, is 1° warmer by day.

January in Mechernich, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 27 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EuskirchenNorth Rhine-Westphalia12 km NE6°0°46 mm
DürenNorth Rhine-Westphalia26 km NNW6°1°54 mm
ErftstadtNorth Rhine-Westphalia27 km NNE6°1°46 mm
BornheimNorth Rhine-Westphalia30 km NE6°1°50 mm
KerpenNorth Rhine-Westphalia31 km N6°1°48 mm
BrühlNorth Rhine-Westphalia32 km NE6°1°50 mm
HürthNorth Rhine-Westphalia34 km NNE6°1°52 mm
BonnNorth Rhine-Westphalia35 km ENE6°1°55 mm

The Almanac · Mechernich 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 Mechernich: highs scarcely reach 5°, nights fall to 0°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Mechernich by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°62 mm15 km/h8 h 27 min✦✦
February6°0°65 mm15 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦
March10°2°60 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April14°5°45 mm12 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May18°8°57 mm12 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
June21°11°61 mm11 km/h16 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°81 mm11 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦✦
August23°13°81 mm10 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦
September19°10°61 mm11 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°58 mm13 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦
November9°3°63 mm13 km/h8 h 52 min✦✦
December6°1°70 mm14 km/h8 h 0 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mechernich in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mechernich in January?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Mechernich: highs scarcely reach 5°, nights fall to 0°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Mechernich?

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

How long are the days in Mechernich in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 0 min in December to 16 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Mechernich in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Mechernich in January?

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

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