Drenthe Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Drenthe, the Netherlands in January.

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Westerbork IJhorst Dwingeloo Exloo

Planning a trip to Drenthe, the Netherlands this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Drenthe in January

Drenthe, the Netherlands is a region in the Netherlands. January in Drenthe generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Westerbork. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Drenthe, the Netherlands. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Drenthe, the Netherlands in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Roden with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Schoonebeek with 74 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Westerbork experiences about 36 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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Best Places to Visit in Drenthe in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Drenthe.

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 Drenthe

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Drenthe, the Netherlands?

Temperature range in Drenthe (January)

Precipitation variation in Drenthe (January)

Westerbork

In January Westerbork generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
36 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Westerbork →

IJhorst

In January IJhorst generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
36 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in IJhorst →

Dwingeloo

In January Dwingeloo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
36 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dwingeloo →

Exloo

In January Exloo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
36 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Exloo →

Meppen

In January Meppen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
36 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Meppen →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Drenthe, 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 Drenthe in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Westerbork 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
IJhorst 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Dwingeloo 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Exloo 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Meppen 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Norg 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Drenthe weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Drenthe, the Netherlands in January?

Drenthe, the Netherlands typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Westerbork average around 6°C (43°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Drenthe, the Netherlands in January?

In Westerbork, the average daytime high in January is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 1°C (34°F).

Does Drenthe, the Netherlands get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Westerbork averages just 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Drenthe, the Netherlands.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Drenthe, the Netherlands?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Westerbork, January may not be the ideal time to visit Drenthe, the Netherlands.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Westerbork. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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