Franeker weather in January (Friesland, Netherlands)

Curious about the January weather in Franeker? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Franeker generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Franeker in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

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 Franeker. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Franeker, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 67 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in January

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands in January and which places have the best weather 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 Franeker in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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