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Ulm Weather in January

Ulm in January

The short of it: Ulm in January averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -3 °C (28 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 8 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -3° · rain 48 mm · daylight 8 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ulm an average January high of 3°, a low of -3° and some 48 mm of rain. Ulm's coldest stretch of the year, 3° by day and -3° by night. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 44 min in mid-January, 24 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 September and April.

Against its neighbours, Ulm runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Neu-Ulm, 2 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

January in Ulm, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 44 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Neu-UlmBavaria2 km ESE3°-2°48 mm
SendenBavaria9 km SSE3°-3°46 mm
GünzburgBavaria22 km ENE3°-3°48 mm
EhingenBaden-Wurttemberg23 km WSW3°-3°48 mm
Geislingen an der SteigeBaden-Wurttemberg28 km NNW2°-3°70 mm
Giengen an der BrenzBaden-Wurttemberg31 km NE3°-3°55 mm
Heidenheim an der BrenzBaden-Wurttemberg33 km NNE2°-3°64 mm
Biberach an der RißBaden-Wurttemberg37 km SSW2°-2°49 mm

The Almanac · Ulm 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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Ulm's coldest stretch of the year, 3° by day and -3° by night. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ulm by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°48 mm12 km/h8 h 44 min✦✦
February4°-2°41 mm12 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦✦
March9°1°47 mm12 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April15°4°45 mm10 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°81 mm10 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦✦
June23°12°80 mm9 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦
July24°13°85 mm9 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦
August24°13°77 mm8 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦
September19°9°64 mm9 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October13°5°62 mm9 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦
November7°1°54 mm10 km/h9 h 7 min✦✦
December3°-2°57 mm12 km/h8 h 20 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ulm in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ulm in January?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -3 °C (28 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Ulm's coldest stretch of the year, 3° by day and -3° by night. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Ulm?

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

How long are the days in Ulm in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 20 min in December to 16 h 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Ulm in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Ulm in January?

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

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