Leiden weather in January (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

Curious about the climate in Leiden this January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Leiden includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 7°C. At night, it falls to around 3°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Leiden in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of 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 Leiden. June, July, August and September generally stand 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 Leiden climate page with graphs.

 

Leiden, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 67 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

* Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (5 KM, 3 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

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