January weather forecast
Netherlands

January is generally considered the coldest month in the Netherlands, with temperatures often falling to their lowest points. The average low temperatures can range between 0°C (32°F) and 4.4°C (39.9°F), and cold air from Eastern Europe may even push temperatures below freezing during the day. Comparatively, this month is noticeably colder than the preceding December and the following February.

Snowfall is more common in January, especially in the interior regions of the country. Though the coastal areas are affected by the Atlantic current, which can occasionally cause day temperatures to rise above 10°C (50°F), the overall climate remains chilly and frosty.

Rainfall is also frequent during January, and the skies are predominantly cloudy. The daily sunshine lasts hardly 2 hours, making it one of the gloomiest months of the year. Wind speeds vary from 12.9km/h (8mph) to 29km/h (18mph), adding to the wintry feel of the month.

In terms of extreme values, the record for the lowest temperature in the Netherlands was set on January 27, 1942, in Winterswijk, with a frigid -27.4°C (-17.3°F). This marks January as not only a typically cold month but also a month of historical significance in the country's climatological records.

Those visiting the Netherlands in January should be prepared for cold weather, potentially freezing conditions, and limited sunshine. Outdoor activities would necessitate warm winter clothing, but the opportunity for ice skating on frozen canals might appeal to adventure enthusiasts.

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• Amsterdam - January »
  In Amsterdam during January, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation. In Amsterdam during January, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow.
• Rotterdam - January »
  In Rotterdam in January, during 2.1 snowfall days, 8mm (0.31") of snow is typically accumulated. In Rotterdam, Netherlands, in January, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 8mm (0.31") of snow.
• The Hague - January »
  The months with the highest humidity in The Hague, Netherlands, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%. In The Hague, Netherlands, in January, during 17.7 rainfall days, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Utrecht - January »
  January in Utrecht, Netherlands, plays host to winter in full swing, with the month's temperatures registering as the second coldest of the year. In Utrecht, in January, during 1.9 snowfall days, 12mm (0.47") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Eindhoven - January »
  In Eindhoven in January, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 21mm (0.83") of snow. In Eindhoven during January, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of snow.
• Tilburg - January »
  In Tilburg in January, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 23mm (0.91") of snow. In Tilburg during January, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of snow.
• Groningen - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Groningen is January, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of snow. In Groningen, during January, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation.
• Breda - January »
  The months with the most snowfall in Breda are January and February, with an average 30mm (1.18") of accumulated snow. The months with the most snowfall in Breda are January and February, with an average 30mm (1.18") of accumulated snow.
• Nijmegen - January »
  In Nijmegen, Netherlands, during January, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. In Nijmegen during January, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.
• Enschede - January »
  In Enschede in January, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 17mm (0.67") of snow. January is the month when Enschede sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 3.9°C (39°F) and a low of 0.5°C (32.9°F).
• Haarlem - January »
  In Haarlem in January, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 6mm (0.24") of snow. January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months in Haarlem.
• Arnhem - January »
  In Arnhem during January, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of snow. In Arnhem, Netherlands, during January, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.