Drachten weather in January (Friesland, Netherlands)

How is January weather typically in Drachten? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Drachten generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 7°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 1°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Drachten in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 67 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 Drachten. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Drachten, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 67 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (25 KM, 15 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Drachten.

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