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Wolfen Weather in January

Wolfen in January

The short of it: Wolfen in January averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -1 °C (29 °F), with 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 41 mm · daylight 8 h 17 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & August

January in Wolfen brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -1°, with about 41 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Wolfen: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 17 min in mid-January, 28 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Wolfen runs about middling and drier than most in January. Bitterfeld-Wolfen, 6 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

January in Wolfen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 17 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Bitterfeld-WolfenSaxony-Anhalt6 km SE4°-1°40 mm
GräfenhainichenSaxony-Anhalt15 km ENE4°-2°45 mm
DelitzschSaxony16 km SSE4°-1°39 mm
DessauSaxony-Anhalt20 km N4°-2°45 mm
KöthenSaxony-Anhalt23 km WNW4°-1°43 mm
RoßlauSaxony-Anhalt25 km N4°-2°46 mm
Halle (Saale)Saxony-Anhalt28 km SW4°-1°34 mm
SchkeuditzSaxony30 km S4°-1°33 mm

The Almanac · Wolfen 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 Wolfen: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Wolfen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°41 mm15 km/h8 h 17 min✦✦✦
February5°-1°32 mm15 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦✦
March9°1°39 mm15 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April15°5°28 mm13 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°49 mm12 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°44 mm12 km/h16 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°14°81 mm11 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦
August25°14°54 mm11 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°52 mm11 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°39 mm12 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
November8°3°42 mm13 km/h8 h 44 min✦✦✦
December4°0°39 mm14 km/h7 h 50 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wolfen in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wolfen in January?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -1 °C (29 °F), with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Wolfen: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Wolfen?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Wolfen in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 17 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 50 min in December to 16 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Wolfen in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Wolfen in January?

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

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