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Enschede weather in January (Overijssel, Netherlands)

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

Temperatures

The month of January in Enschede typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 6°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Enschede in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 58 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 Enschede. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Enschede, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 76 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 58 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 23% *  
Data from: Enschede Airport Twente, the Netherlands (7 KM, 4 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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