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 high6°C / 43°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low2°C / 35°F
Feels like (high)2°C / 36°F
Rainfall85 mm / 3.4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days15 days
Humidity88%💦 very humid
Dew point3°C / 37°F
Sunshine3.2 h/day
Daylight8.5 h
Wind20 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall6.1 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.

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