Middelburg weather in January (Zeeland, Netherlands)

What should you pack for a trip to Middelburg in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Middelburg includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 8°C, cooling down at night to around 3°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Middelburg in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 20 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 78 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Middelburg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 7°C *  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Windspeed 25 km/h *  

Sunshine 78 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

* Data from: Vlissingen, the Netherlands (4 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. With a water temperature of around 7°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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 Middelburg.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Netherlands? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Netherlands. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.