The weather in January in Roskilde

It's cold in January in Roskilde with an average temperature of 4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 3°C to a high of 7°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 4°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Roskilde, Denmark. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 12°C in 2020, Roskilde reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -4°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -11°C to a highest value of 8°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Roskilde is 6°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 51 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,7 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Roskilde

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Roskilde. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Roskilde New York
Average temperature 4°C 5°C
Max. temperature 7°C 11°C
Min. temperature -1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 51 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 9 days 12 days
Total snowfall 2,7 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 1 day 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Roskilde with cold temps, averaging around 5°C during the day and nights around 2°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 4°C, with nights around 1°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Roskilde is around 5°C, while nighttime temps are about 1°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Roskilde, Denmark. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Roskilde

Temperature in January in Roskilde over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Roskilde, Denmark. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Roskilde

Total precipitation in January in Roskilde over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Roskilde

Snowfall in January in Roskilde per year

Daily UV index in January in Roskilde

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Roskilde, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Roskilde by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Roskilde. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.