Heerenveen weather in January (Friesland, Netherlands)

Can you expect sunny skies in Heerenveen in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Heerenveen usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 7°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 1°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Heerenveen in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. This month experiences about 20 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 67 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Heerenveen. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Heerenveen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 67 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (30 KM, 19 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Heerenveen.

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