Vlieland Weather in January

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

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Oost-Vlieland

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

What to Expect in Vlieland in January

Vlieland, the Netherlands is a region in the Netherlands. January in Vlieland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

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

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

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 81 mm (3.2 in) in Oost-Vlieland.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Oost-Vlieland receives roughly 71 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Vlieland in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Vlieland

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Vlieland, the Netherlands?

Oost-Vlieland

In January Oost-Vlieland 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.

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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)
81 mm (3.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Oost-Vlieland →

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

Vlieland weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Vlieland, the Netherlands typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Oost-Vlieland average around 8°C (46°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

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

Oost-Vlieland averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Vlieland, the Netherlands during January, with Oost-Vlieland averaging close to 81 mm (3.2 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Oost-Vlieland, January may not be the ideal time to visit Vlieland, the Netherlands.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Oost-Vlieland. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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