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Texel Weather in January

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

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

What to Expect in Texel in January

Texel, the Netherlands is a region in the Netherlands. January in Texel generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in De Koog.

To explore the conditions in Texel, the Netherlands in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 82 mm (3.2 in) in De Koog.

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. De Koog gets roughly 71 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Texel by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Texel — and find the best time to visit. (based on De Koog)

Best Places to Visit in Texel in January

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

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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 Texel

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

Temperature range in Texel (January)

Precipitation variation in Texel (January)

De Koog

In January De Koog generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
71 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
14 days
Weather conditions

De Cocksdorp

In January De Cocksdorp generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
71 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Den Burg

In January Den Burg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
71 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Den Hoorn

In January Den Hoorn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
71 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Oudeschild

In January Oudeschild generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
71 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
14 days
Weather conditions

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
De Koog 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
De Cocksdorp 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Den Burg 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Den Hoorn 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Oudeschild 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Oost 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

Texel weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Texel, the Netherlands in January. The popular destination of De Koog averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in De Koog peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in January, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Texel, the Netherlands during January, with De Koog averaging close to 82 mm (3.2 in).

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in De Koog. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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