The Netherlands weather in January
What is the weather like in the Netherlands in January?
The weather conditions in the Netherlands in January are generally poor. It is a winter month.
You can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Amsterdam. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in the Netherlands.
Precipitation in January varies from moderate in Hoogeloon with an average of 62mm (2.4 inches) of rainfall to moderate in Mesch with 85mm (3.4 inches).
It is also generally a
less sunny
time of year with an average of 64 hours of sunshine in Amsterdam during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of the Netherlands, check out the map below.
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Popular destinations in the Netherlands
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in the Netherlands?
Average weather in Amsterdam
In January Amsterdam generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Zandvoort
In January Zandvoort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in The Hague
In January The Hague generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Rotterdam
In January Rotterdam generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Maastricht
In January Maastricht generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C (31°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Netherlands.
Is January the best time to go to the Netherlands?
In our opinion January is not the best time to visit the Netherlands with commonly poor weather in Amsterdam.
On average the best time to visit the Netherlands is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Amsterdam.
The worst months are January, February, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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