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Zuid-Holland Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands in January.

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Rotterdam The Hague Noordwijk aan Zee Scheveningen

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

What to Expect in Zuid-Holland in January

Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands is a region in the Netherlands. January in Zuid-Holland 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 3°C (37°F) in The Hague. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For a closer look at conditions across Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Herkingen with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Noordwijk aan Zee with 82 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. The Hague sees roughly 67 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Zuid-Holland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Zuid-Holland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Rotterdam)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March11°C (52°F) April15°C (59°F) May18°C (64°F) This monthJune21°C (70°F) July23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Zuid-Holland →

Best Places to Visit in Zuid-Holland in January

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

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 Zuid-Holland

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

Temperature range in Zuid-Holland (January)

Precipitation variation in Zuid-Holland (January)

The Hague

In January The Hague generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
67 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in The Hague →

Rotterdam

In January Rotterdam generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
68 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rotterdam →

Noordwijk aan Zee

In January Noordwijk aan Zee generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
67 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Noordwijk aan Zee →

Scheveningen

In January Scheveningen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
67 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Scheveningen →

Dordrecht

In January Dordrecht generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
68 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dordrecht →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rotterdam 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
The Hague 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Noordwijk aan Zee 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Scheveningen 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Dordrecht 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Leiden 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 76 mm (3 in)

Zuid-Holland weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands in January?

In January, Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands generally has poor weather conditions. The Hague sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands in January?

The Hague averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

Does Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands during January, with The Hague averaging close to 76 mm (3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands due to the typically poor weather in The Hague.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in The Hague. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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