Rijs weather in January (Friesland, Netherlands)

Looking to travel to Rijs in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Rijs generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Rijs in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 67 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Rijs. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rijs climate page with graphs.

 

Rijs, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 67 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in January

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in Rijs in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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