Assen weather in January (Drenthe, Netherlands)

Can you expect sunny skies in Assen in January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

January in Assen generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 6°C, cooling down at night to around 1°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Assen in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. This month experiences about 20 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 36 hours of sun. It's 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 Assen. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Assen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 36 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 14% *  

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 Assen.

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