Haarlem weather in January (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

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

In January, Haarlem typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Haarlem 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 19 days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Haarlem. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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  

Water Temperature 7°C *  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

* Data from: Zandvoort, the Netherlands (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in January

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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 Haarlem in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 7°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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