Alphen aan den Rijn weather in January (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

What's the typical weather in Alphen aan den Rijn for January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In January, Alphen aan den Rijn tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Alphen aan den Rijn 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 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 67 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Alphen aan den Rijn. June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Alphen aan den Rijn climate page with graphs.

 

Alphen aan den Rijn, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 67 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in January

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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

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