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Wateren Weather in January

January in Wateren brings low temperatures, with highs of 6°C (43°F) and nights dropping to 1°C (34°F). Rainfall is on the higher side this month, averaging around 71 mm (2.8 in), so keep a rain jacket handy.

Rainfall in Wateren in January

Expect around 20 days of rain based on historical data, with 71 mm (2.8 in) average. Rain is frequent but mostly light this month, with brief showers more common than heavy downpours.

Temperature in Wateren in January

January in Wateren brings typical temperatures with highs around 6°C (43°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F). The winter season takes place during January. Expect a cold feel throughout the day, not just in the mornings and evenings. Warm layers are essential. With lows around 1°C (34°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Sunshine in Wateren in January

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 36 hours of sunshine.

Wind Speed in Wateren in January

Wind speeds average 4 m/s (8 knots) during January. At this speed, expect moderate winds that can raise dust and move small branches. Since this is an average, some days have gentle light winds while others experience stronger breezes that are quite noticeable.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Wateren. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Wateren Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C (34°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 71 mm (2.8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 90% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 m/s (8 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 36 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 14% *  
* Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Best Places in the Netherlands in January

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Wateren in January

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Wateren in January. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Wateren in January

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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