Katwijk weather in January (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

How does the January weather in Katwijk compare to other months? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, Katwijk usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 8°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 3°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Katwijk in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Typically around 20 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 67 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Katwijk, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 67 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

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?

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