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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.

Where to go in Friesland in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Friesland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

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.

Hollum
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8°C 
5°C 
62 hours 
96 mm 
20 days 
poor 
7°C 
3°C 
67 hours 
82 mm 
20 days 
poor 
7°C 
3°C 
95 hours 
70 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Hollum

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.

Tzummarum
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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8°C 
4°C 
62 hours 
93 mm 
20 days 
poor 
7°C 
3°C 
67 hours 
80 mm 
20 days 
poor 
7°C 
3°C 
95 hours 
68 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Tzummarum

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.

Nes
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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8°C 
4°C 
62 hours 
94 mm 
20 days 
poor 
7°C 
3°C 
67 hours 
81 mm 
20 days 
poor 
7°C 
3°C 
95 hours 
70 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Nes

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.

Sneek
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
89 mm 
20 days 
poor 
7°C 
2°C 
67 hours 
79 mm 
20 days 
poor 
7°C 
2°C 
95 hours 
69 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Sneek

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.

Harlingen
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
5°C 
62 hours 
98 mm 
20 days 
poor 
7°C 
3°C 
67 hours 
84 mm 
20 days 
poor 
7°C 
3°C 
95 hours 
71 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Harlingen

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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