Weather in January in Friesland
Thinking about venturing to Friesland this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Friesland in January?
Friesland is a region in the Netherlands. January in Friesland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Hollum.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Twijzelerheide with an average of 68 mm to moderate rainfall in Rijs with 89 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 67 hours of sunlight in Hollum. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For specific regional insights in Friesland for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Friesland climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Friesland?
Hollum
In January Hollum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tzummarum
In January Tzummarum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nes
In January Nes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Harlingen
In January Harlingen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sneek
In January Sneek generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Friesland, in the Netherlands.
Is January the best time to visit Friesland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Hollum, January may not be the ideal time to visit Friesland.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Hollum. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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