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Overijssel Weather in January

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

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Thinking about venturing to Overijssel, the Netherlands this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Overijssel in January

Overijssel, the Netherlands is a region in the Netherlands. January in Overijssel generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in De Bult. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in De Bult with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Losser with 76 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. De Bult experiences about 36 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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Best Places to Visit in Overijssel in January

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

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 Overijssel

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

Temperature range in Overijssel (January)

Precipitation variation in Overijssel (January)

De Bult

In January De Bult generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
36 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in De Bult →

Hoge-Hexel

In January Hoge-Hexel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
58 hours
88 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hoge-Hexel →

Giethoorn

In January Giethoorn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
36 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Giethoorn →

Dalfsen

In January Dalfsen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
58 hours
88 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dalfsen →

Zwolle

In January Zwolle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
33 hours
39 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Zwolle →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
De Bult 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Hoge-Hexel 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Giethoorn 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Dalfsen 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Zwolle 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Ootmarsum 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 75 mm (3 in)

Overijssel weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Overijssel, the Netherlands brings poor weather. In De Bult, daytime temperatures are typically around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

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

De Bult averages a daytime maximum of 7°C (45°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Overijssel, the Netherlands during January, with De Bult averaging close to 71 mm (2.8 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in De Bult, January may not be the ideal time to visit Overijssel, the Netherlands.

On average, the best time to visit Overijssel, the Netherlands is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in De Bult. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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