Zoetermeer weather in January (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

How's the weather trend in Zoetermeer as January approaches? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Zoetermeer includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 7°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 2°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Zoetermeer in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 68 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Zoetermeer. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Zoetermeer, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 68 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Rotterdam, the Netherlands (13 KM, 8 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

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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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Zoetermeer.

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