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Dordrecht weather in January (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

What should you pack for a trip to Dordrecht in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Dordrecht typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 7°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 2°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Dordrecht in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 19 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 68 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Dordrecht, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 88% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 68 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 16% *  
Data from: Rotterdam, the Netherlands (23 KM, 14 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

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