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Sylt in January: weather, sea & travel advice

Sylt in January is climatically mixed. Days are around 5 °C (cold), and the sea is about 4 °C. With about 12 rainy days it is wet.

Dünen und Strandkörbe auf SyltSylt · JanuaryPhoto: User:Equalhuman · CC0

Climate facts

Day
5 °C
Night
3 °C
Sea
4 °C
Rainy days
12 rainy days
Sun
1 h/day
Humidity
88 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachUnsuitable13/100
City breakUnsuitable32/100
ActiveUnsuitable27/100
FamilyUnsuitable21/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • Rather cool at around 5 °C
  • Higher chance of rain (about 12 rainy days)
  • Sea still cool (4 °C)
  • High humidity (88 %)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
5
J
4
F
5
M
9
A
12
M
16
J
18
J
19
A
17
S
13
O
9
N
6
D
Rainy daysdays
12
J
10
F
10
M
8
A
7
M
7
J
8
J
8
A
9
S
12
O
13
N
13
D

Similar destinations in January

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Sylt in January?

Daytime highs average around 5 °C, with nights around 3 °C.

Can you swim in Sylt in January?

The sea is about 4 °C (cold).

Does it rain a lot in Sylt in January?

On the long-term average, expect about 12 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Sylt?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.