Monthly climate guide
Westerland weather in January
With highs near 5°C (40°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F), January feels cold in Westerland. Rainfall averages about 84 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Just 130 km apart, but Westerland runs about 2°C warmer than Kiel this month.
- Only one month is cooler in Westerland than January.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 2°C).
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Westerland.
Avg high
5°C
40°F
Avg low
3°C
37°F
Rainfall
84 mm
some rain
Humidity
88%
relative
Sky
86%
cloud · often cloudy
Westerland weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 40°F | 3°C / 37°F | 84 mm | 88% | 86% |
| February | 4°C / 39°F | 2°C / 36°F | 65 mm | 88% | 84% |
| March | 5°C / 41°F | 3°C / 38°F | 54 mm | 89% | 76% |
| April | 9°C / 47°F | 6°C / 43°F | 43 mm | 86% | 66% |
| May | 13°C / 55°F | 10°C / 50°F | 49 mm | 84% | 67% |
| June | 16°C / 60°F | 14°C / 56°F | 75 mm | 84% | 71% |
| July | 18°C / 64°F | 16°C / 60°F | 72 mm | 83% | 68% |
| August | 19°C / 66°F | 17°C / 62°F | 90 mm | 81% | 69% |
| September | 17°C / 62°F | 15°C / 59°F | 91 mm | 81% | 73% |
| October | 13°C / 56°F | 11°C / 53°F | 91 mm | 84% | 79% |
| November | 9°C / 49°F | 8°C / 46°F | 79 mm | 86% | 83% |
| December | 7°C / 45°F | 5°C / 41°F | 102 mm | 88% | 89% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January a good time to visit Westerland?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Westerland →Other Germany cities in January
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Westerland in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Westerland?
January is cool in Westerland, with highs around 5°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Westerland in January?
Average highs are about 5°C (40°F) and average lows about 3°C (37°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Westerland in January?
Westerland typically gets around 84 mm of rain in January — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Westerland (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.