January in Dortmund is the snowiest and the coldest month of the year. In January, the weather in Dortmund is typically cold. Average daily high temperature in January is about 4 degrees above zero. On average, Dortmund has 11 rainy, 10 cloudy, 5 partly cloudy, 4 sunny, and 1 snowy day in January. The rains are usually moderate. January as well as February, March, October, and November is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Dortmund.