If you are thinking of traveling to Mulhouse in January, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +5°C, and there are only about 3 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Mulhouse;
Average weather
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+5°C
Avg. max. temperature
-20°C
Min.
+18°C
Max.
83 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mulhouse has uncomfortable weather in January.
Average temperature in Mulhouse in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Mulhouse for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of -5°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +7°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 52% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +6°C.
Is Mulhouse warm or cold in January?
Mulhouse is typically cool in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +6°C to +5°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from 0°C to -1°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Mulhouse, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Mulhouse in January
Mulhouse weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+6°C
+5°C
+7°C
Min. temperature
-15°C
-20°C
-18°C
Max. temperature
+19°C
+18°C
+21°C
Rainfall
101 mm
83 mm
69 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
87%
85%
82%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1020 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
2
3
4
Cloudy days
11
11
10
Rainy days
12
11
9
Snowy days
6
7
5
January weather is still as bad as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +6°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +5°C.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 101 mm to 83 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 87% to 85%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 2 to 3.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Mulhouse in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Mulhouse is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Mulhouse based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 258 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 105 mm, which is considered heavy rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Mulhouse wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 125 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 31% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Mulhouse based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 24 mm.
January is one of the snowiest months in Mulhouse.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Mulhouse?
This is the weather in Mulhouse in January 2023:
1 January
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+18°C
2 January
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+16°C
3 January
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+11°C
4 January
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+11°C
5 January
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+12°C
6 January
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+12°C
7 January
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+13°C
8 January
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+9°C
9 January
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+9°C
10 January
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+8°C
11 January
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+11°C
12 January
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+11°C
13 January
🌧️
+11°C
14 January
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+13°C
15 January
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+13°C
16 January
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+8°C
17 January
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+3°C
18 January
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+2°C
19 January
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+2°C
20 January
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+2°C
21 January
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+1°C
22 January
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+1°C
23 January
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+2°C
24 January
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+4°C
25 January
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+3°C
26 January
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+1°C
27 January
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+1°C
28 January
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+3°C
29 January
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+3°C
30 January
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+4°C
31 January
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+6°C
In January 2023 Mulhouse had 0 sunny days, 27 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +7°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Mulhouse climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Mulhouse in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+13°C) and the highest in 2022 (+18°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 663 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 4044 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mulhouse in January:
Is January a good time to visit Mulhouse?
There is never a bad time to go to Mulhouse, but the weather isn’t the best in January, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Mulhouse and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Mulhouse in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Mulhouse rainy in January?
Mulhouse is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Mulhouse in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Mulhouse in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mulhouse, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.