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Differdange Weather in January

Differdange in January

The short of it: Differdange in January averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 103 mm · daylight 8 h 35 min

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

Thirty years of records give Differdange an average January high of 4°, a low of -1° and some 103 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Differdange: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 103 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 35 min in mid-January, 25 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Differdange runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Villerupt, 7 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

January in Differdange, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 19 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 35 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VilleruptGrand Est7 km SSE4°-1°100 mm
Esch-sur-AlzetteEsch-sur-Alzette7 km ESE4°-1°97 mm
AubangeWallonia8 km NW5°0°100 mm
LongwyGrand Est9 km W5°0°103 mm
DudelangeEsch-sur-Alzette15 km ESE5°0°82 mm
GasperichLuxembourg18 km ENE5°0°80 mm
BelairLuxembourg18 km ENE5°0°80 mm
ArlonWallonia18 km NNW4°-1°104 mm

The Almanac · Differdange 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 Differdange: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 103 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Differdange by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°103 mm14 km/h8 h 35 min✦
February6°-1°79 mm13 km/h10 h 2 min✦
March10°2°75 mm14 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April14°4°50 mm12 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦
May18°8°65 mm12 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°66 mm10 km/h16 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°66 mm10 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
August24°13°61 mm10 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
September19°10°67 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°93 mm12 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦
November8°3°90 mm12 km/h9 h 0 min✦
December5°0°122 mm13 km/h8 h 10 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Differdange in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Differdange in January?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Differdange: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 103 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Differdange?

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

How long are the days in Differdange in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 35 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 10 min in December to 16 h 16 min in June.

Does it snow in Differdange in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Differdange in January?

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

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