Maastricht weather in January (Limburg, Netherlands)

What is the weather forecast for Maastricht in January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In January, Maastricht typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in January. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 7°C, cooling down at night to around 1°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Maastricht in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 68 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Maastricht. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Maastricht, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 86%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 68 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 25%  

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 Maastricht.

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