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Elp weather in January (Drenthe, Netherlands)

How does the January weather in Elp compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Elp includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 6°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 1°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Elp in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 36 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Elp. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Elp, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 90% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 36 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 14% *  
* Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (13 KM, 8 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?

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