Arnhem weather in January (Gelderland, Netherlands)

Is Arnhem a good destination in January, weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Arnhem includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 7°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 1°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Arnhem in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 55 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Arnhem. 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 Arnhem climate page with graphs.

 

Arnhem, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 55 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Arnhem.

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.