Sneek weather in January (Friesland, Netherlands)

What's the typical weather in Sneek for January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Sneek generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Sneek in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 20 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 67 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sneek. July typically offers 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 Sneek climate page with graphs.

 

Sneek, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 67 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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