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Weather in January in Friesland

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

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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Friesland in January, check out the map below.

For specific regional insights in Friesland, 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 to moderate rainfall in Rijs with 89 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 67 hours of sunshine in Hollum. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For more details on the yearly climate, 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 details.

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Netherlands, check out our Friesland's climate page.

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
9°C 
1,795 hours 
984 mm 
197 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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
9°C 
1,795 hours 
973 mm 
196 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
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
9°C 
1,795 hours 
979 mm 
197 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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
8°C 
1,795 hours 
969 mm 
195 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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
9°C 
1,795 hours 
1018 mm 
195 days 
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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Friesland.

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