Leeuwarden weather in January (Friesland, Netherlands)

Is Leeuwarden a good destination in January, weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Leeuwarden tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 7°C, cooling off to about 2°C at night. 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.

Precipitation

Leeuwarden in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 67 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Leeuwarden. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Leeuwarden climate page with graphs.

 

Leeuwarden, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 67 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in January

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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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