Steenwijk weather in January (Overijssel, Netherlands)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Steenwijk during January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Steenwijk generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in January. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 7°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 1°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Steenwijk in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 36 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Steenwijk. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November 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 Steenwijk climate page with graphs.

 

Steenwijk, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 36 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 14% *  

Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (37 KM, 23 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.

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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