Hays in January
5.6out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cold: highs around 6°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.
6°CAvg high
-6°CAvg low
3Rainy days (18 mm)
9:34 hDaylight
08:00Sunrise · 17:33 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 6°C
- Very dry: about 3 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -6°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (1.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | -6°C | 18 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.6 |
| February | 8°C | -4°C | 27 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.9 |
| March | 15°C | 1°C | 43 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.9 |
| April | 20°C | 6°C | 65 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.7 |
| May | 25°C | 12°C | 106 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 31°C | 18°C | 85 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 33°C | 20°C | 80 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.6 |
| August | 32°C | 19°C | 78 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.1 |
| September | 28°C | 15°C | 50 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| October | 21°C | 7°C | 54 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.1 |
| November | 13°C | 1°C | 30 mm | 4 | – | – | 6.9 |
| December | 7°C | -5°C | 28 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Hays in January?
Daytime highs average 6°C and nights about -6°C.
When is the best time to visit Hays?
The best months are September, October.