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Weather in January in Noord-Holland

Planning a journey to Noord-Holland this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Noord-Holland in January?

Noord-Holland is a region in the Netherlands. January in Noord-Holland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In January, it is winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Amsterdam. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Broek in Waterland with an average of 69 mm to moderate rainfall in Wijk aan Zee with 86 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 64 hours of sunlight in Amsterdam. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Noord-Holland in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Noord-Holland climate page.

Where to go in Noord-Holland in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Noord-Holland 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 Noord-Holland?

Amsterdam

In January Amsterdam 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.

Amsterdam
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
3°C 
52 hours 
87 mm 
19 days 
poor 
7°C 
2°C 
64 hours 
77 mm 
19 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
88 hours 
69 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Amsterdam

Zandvoort

In January Zandvoort 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.

Zandvoort
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
4°C 
99 mm 
19 days 
poor 
7°C 
3°C 
84 mm 
19 days 
poor 
7°C 
3°C 
73 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Zandvoort

De Koog

In January De Koog generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

De Koog
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
6°C 
61 hours 
98 mm 
20 days 
poor 
8°C 
4°C 
71 hours 
82 mm 
20 days 
poor 
7°C 
4°C 
99 hours 
69 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in De Koog

Haarlem

In January Haarlem 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.

Haarlem
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
8°C 
4°C 
53 hours 
94 mm 
19 days 
poor 
7°C 
3°C 
63 hours 
81 mm 
19 days 
poor 
7°C 
3°C 
89 hours 
71 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Haarlem

Egmond aan Zee

In January Egmond aan Zee generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Egmond aan Zee
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
5°C 
98 mm 
19 days 
poor 
8°C 
3°C 
83 mm 
20 days 
poor 
7°C 
3°C 
71 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Egmond aan Zee

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Noord-Holland, in the Netherlands.

Is January the best time to visit Noord-Holland?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Noord-Holland with often poor weather in Amsterdam.

On average, the best time to visit Noord-Holland is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Amsterdam. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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