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Wachtum weather in January (Drenthe, Netherlands)

What does the weather outlook for Wachtum look like in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Wachtum includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 6°C. At night, it falls to around 1°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Wachtum in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 36 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Wachtum. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wachtum, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 90% *  
SunshineSunshine 36 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 14% *  
* Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (32 KM, 20 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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