Bergen weather in January (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

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

Temperatures

In January, Bergen tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Bergen in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 46 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bergen. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bergen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 46 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: De Kooy, the Netherlands (28 KM, 17 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.

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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 Bergen.

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