The Netherlands weather in January
Planning a journey to the Netherlands this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in the Netherlands in January?
January in the Netherlands generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In January, it is winter.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Amsterdam. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in the Netherlands. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hoek with an average of 65 mm to moderate rainfall in Rijs with 89 mm. The city Amsterdam usually sees around 64 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For a closer look at January's conditions in the Netherlands, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Netherlands's yearly weather, check out our the Netherlands climate page.
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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 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C 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 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C 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 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C 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 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C 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 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly 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 visit the Netherlands?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Netherlands due to the typically poor weather in Amsterdam.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Amsterdam. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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