Nijmegen weather in January (Gelderland, Netherlands)

Thinking of visiting Nijmegen in January? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Nijmegen includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of winter. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 7°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 1°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Nijmegen in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 19 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 46 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Nijmegen. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nijmegen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 88%  

Sunshine 46 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nijmegen.

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