Friesland

Friesland Weather in January

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

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Hollum Tzummarum Nes Sneek

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

What to Expect in Friesland in January

Friesland, the Netherlands 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 (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Hollum.

For specific regional insights in Friesland, the Netherlands, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Twijzelerheide with an average of 68 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Rijs with 89 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Hollum experiences about 67 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Friesland by month

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Best Places to Visit in Friesland in January

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

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 Friesland

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

Temperature range in Friesland (January)

Precipitation variation in Friesland (January)

Hollum

In January Hollum 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
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
67 hours
95 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hollum →

Tzummarum

In January Tzummarum 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
62 hours
67 hours
95 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tzummarum →

Nes

In January Nes 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
62 hours
67 hours
95 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Nes →

Sneek

In January Sneek generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°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
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
67 hours
95 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sneek →

Harlingen

In January Harlingen 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
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
67 hours
95 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Harlingen →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hollum 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Tzummarum 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Nes 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Sneek 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Harlingen 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Workum 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

Friesland weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Friesland, the Netherlands typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Hollum average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Friesland, the Netherlands during January range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 7°C (45°F) in Hollum.

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

January is on the drier side in Friesland, the Netherlands. Hollum averages only about 82 mm (3.2 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Friesland.

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