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De Kolonie Weather in January

January in De Kolonie brings low temperatures around 7°C (45°F) during the day, dropping to 1°C (34°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 73 mm (2.9 in) for the month.

Rainfall in De Kolonie in January

Typically, you can expect about 19 days of rain this month, with 73 mm (2.9 in) on average. With rain spread across many days but low totals, showers are typically short and light rather than heavy.

Temperature in De Kolonie in January

If you're visiting De Kolonie in January, expect highs of 7°C (45°F) and overnight lows around 1°C (34°F). Winter occurs in January. Cold conditions persist throughout the day, so warm clothing is important from the moment you head outside. Nights drop to 1°C (34°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Sunshine in De Kolonie in January

The city usually sees around 58 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 De Kolonie. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

De Kolonie Temperature in January

Min Temperature
1°C (34°F)
Max Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Chance of Rain
63%
Precipitation
73 mm (2.9 in)
Rainy days
19 days
Humidity
87% *
Sunshine
58 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
23% *
* Data from: Enschede Airport Twente, the Netherlands (28 KM, 17 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in De Kolonie in January

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in De Kolonie in January. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Sunglasses aren't essential this month, though you might want them for the occasional bright moment.

What To Do in De Kolonie in January

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

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