Gouda weather in January (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

What kind of weather does January bring to Gouda? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Gouda includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 7°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 2°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Gouda in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. You can typically expect 19 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 68 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Gouda, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 68 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Rotterdam, the Netherlands (20 KM, 12 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

Temperatures

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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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