Düsseldorf weather in January
January in Düsseldorf: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Düsseldorf · #481 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 49/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Düsseldorf climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 85 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 88% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.5 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 6.1 cm / 2.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Düsseldorf in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Düsseldorf?
- January in Düsseldorf: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Düsseldorf on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
- What is the weather like in Düsseldorf in January?
- In January, Düsseldorf averages a daily high of 6°C and a low of 1.7°C, with about 85.3 mm of rain over roughly 15.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Düsseldorf in January?
- Düsseldorf has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in January.
- Does it snow in Düsseldorf in January?
- Düsseldorf sees roughly 6.1 cm of snowfall in January.