Amersfoort weather in January (Utrecht Province, Netherlands)

Is Amersfoort a good destination in January, weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Amersfoort includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 7°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 1°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Amersfoort in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 19 days days of rain.

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

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

 

Amersfoort, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Data from: Soesterberg, the Netherlands (8 KM, 5 Miles).

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

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

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 Amersfoort.

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.