Bulb District / Bollenstreek Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands in January.

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Haarlem Leiden Katwijk Noordwijk

Planning a journey to the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek in January

The Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands is a region in the Netherlands. January in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Haarlem. 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.

For a closer look at conditions across the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Leiden with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Noordwijk with 82 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Haarlem receives around 63 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore the Bulb District / Bollenstreek by month

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Best Places to Visit in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bulb District / Bollenstreek.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands?

Temperature range in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek (January)

Precipitation variation in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek (January)

Haarlem

In January Haarlem generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
53 hours
63 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Haarlem →

Leiden

In January Leiden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
67 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Leiden →

Katwijk

In January Katwijk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
67 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Katwijk →

Noordwijk

In January Noordwijk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
67 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Noordwijk →

Noordwijkerhout

In January Noordwijkerhout generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
67 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Noordwijkerhout →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, in the Netherlands.

In our records: the Netherlands January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in the Netherlands in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in the Netherlands dropped to -22°C (-8°F) in Groningen on January 5, 1979.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in the Netherlands was -13°C (9°F) in Winterswijk on January 14, 1987.
  • From our sources, the wettest January day in the Netherlands brought 370 mm (15 in) in Maastricht on January 15, 2000.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Haarlem 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Leiden 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Katwijk 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Noordwijk 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Noordwijkerhout 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Lisse 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

The Bulb District / Bollenstreek weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands in January?

In January, the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands generally has poor weather conditions. Haarlem sees daytime temperatures near 7°C (45°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands in January?

In Haarlem, the average daytime high in January is 7°C (45°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

Does the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands during January, with Haarlem averaging close to 81 mm (3.2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands due to the typically poor weather in Haarlem.

On average, the best time to visit the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands is in July with generally perfect weather in Haarlem. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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