SeasonMapSylt weather in January
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January in Sylt: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Sylt · #1301 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 33/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Sylt in January
Other months in Sylt
Sylt's forum calls August peak season but not a weather guarantee — regulars note it's an island climate first, so a light jacket is standard packing advice for breezy evenings even in high summer. It's also the wettest month, with showers likely on a good third of the days.
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Sylt climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 6°C / 42°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sea temperature | 5°C / 42°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 56 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.9 h | |
| Wind | 40 km/h / 25 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.2 cm / 1.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sylt in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyChristmas holidays in Germany, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sylt's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherSylt's weather peaks June–August.
January coincides with Gale and storm surge season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Sylt in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Beach pass charge
1 Jan – 31 DecA spa fee is charged island-wide and a day pass is sold at the beach crossings; under-18s are exempt. Overnight guests pay it through the accommodation whether they use the beach or not. Source ↗
- Hazard
Gale and storm surge season
15 Oct – 15 Mar · usuallyWind seasonAutumn and winter gales run at the west beach and take metres of sand with them; storm tides close the ferry and the promenade for a day at a time. It is why the island is fed sand every year. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Sylt — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Sylt in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Sylt?
- January in Sylt: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Sylt on SeasonMap's comfort score (33/100).
- What is the weather like in Sylt in January?
- In January, Sylt averages a daily high of 5.6°C and a low of 2.6°C, with about 55.9 mm of rain over roughly 13.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sylt in January?
- Sylt has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in January.
- Does it snow in Sylt in January?
- Sylt sees roughly 3.2 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — January
Within 300 km: Copenhagen's Christmas in Tivoli, julefrokost around 14 Nov – 3 Jan.