Zwolle weather in January (Overijssel, Netherlands)

How's the weather trend in Zwolle as January approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Zwolle includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 7°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 1°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Zwolle in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 39 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

 

Zwolle, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Deelen, the Netherlands (51 KM, 31 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?

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