Harlingen weather in January (Friesland, Netherlands)

Interested in knowing the climate of Harlingen in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Harlingen includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 7°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Harlingen in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. You can typically expect 20 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 67 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Harlingen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 67 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (23 KM, 14 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

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