Amsterdam weather in January (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

How is January weather typically in Amsterdam? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Amsterdam typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of winter. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 7°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 2°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Amsterdam in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. You can typically expect 19 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 64 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Amsterdam. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Amsterdam climate page with graphs.

 

Amsterdam, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 88%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 64 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 17%  

Where to go in the Netherlands in January

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Amsterdam.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Netherlands? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Netherlands. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.