Haarlem weather in January (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

Wondering what the weather is like in Haarlem during January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Haarlem includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 7°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 3°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Haarlem in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 63 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Haarlem. 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 Haarlem climate page with graphs.

 

Haarlem, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 63 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

Precipitation

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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 Haarlem.

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