Nieuw-Amsterdam weather in January (Drenthe, Netherlands)

What should you pack for a trip to Nieuw-Amsterdam in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Nieuw-Amsterdam includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 6°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 1°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Nieuw-Amsterdam in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 36 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Nieuw-Amsterdam. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nieuw-Amsterdam, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 36 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 14% *  

* Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (37 KM, 23 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.

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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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