Kollum weather in January (Friesland, Netherlands)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Kollum during January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Kollum includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 7°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 1°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Kollum in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 20 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 67 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Kollum, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 67 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (26 KM, 16 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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