Schiphol weather in January (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Schiphol during January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Schiphol generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 7°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 2°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Schiphol in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 71 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Schiphol. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Schiphol, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 87%  

Windspeed 6 m/s  

Sunshine 71 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 26%  

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

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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?

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