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Netherlands weather in January 2026

Europe

Netherlands weather in January 2026

 

Day

6 °C

 

Night

1 °C

 

Sea

6 °C

 

Precipitation

70 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

13 days

in month

 

Daylight

8 hours

average

 

Sunshine

1 hours

average

 

Humidity

88 %

 

Day

6 °C

 

Night

1 °C

 

Sea

6 °C

 

Precipitation

70 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

13 days

in month

 

Daylight

8 hours

average

 

Sunshine

1 hours

average

 

Humidity

88 %

Overview: Netherlands
In January in Netherlands, the average air temperature ranges from 6 °C (43 °F) during the day to 1 °C (34 °F) at night. There are 13 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 70 mm (2.75 in).

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In January in Netherlands, the average air temperature ranges from 6 °C (43 °F) during the day to 1 °C (34 °F) at night. There are 13 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 70 mm (2.75 in).

Are there good conditions to visit in January in Netherlands?

In January there are not good conditions to visit Netherlands. A relatively low temperature of 6 °C (43 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The night temperature of 1 °C (34 °F) is not inviting for evening and night activities except for visiting a bar and having beer or two.

What is the temperature in Netherlands during the day in January?

In January in Netherlands, the average daily temperatures will be 6 °C (43 °F). Be sure to pack warm clothes, including a jacket and a warm sweater. On some days it may occasionally freeze, but with stronger winds, the feeling of cold may increase.

How many rainy days can I expect in Netherlands in January?

There are 13 days, which are rainy in Netherlands in January, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 3.1 days of the week, or in general - 44 % days.

Is there a wet season in Netherlands in January?

No, there is no wet season in Netherlands in January - you can expect 13 days of rain during the month.

How long is the day (from dawn till dusk) in Netherlands in January?

The length of daylight in Netherlands in January is 8 hours.

How heavy is the precipitation in January in Netherlands?

There is precipitation of 70 mm (2.75 in) in Netherlands in January, which means 2 mm (0.09 in) rainfall per day on average.

Is it freezing in Netherlands in January?

It is possible that it will be freezing in January in Netherlands, night temperatures will be 1 °C (34 °F) on average.

Is there a dry season in Netherlands in January?

No, January is not a dry month in Netherlands, expect rain approximately 13 days in a month.

How many hours of sun to expect in January in Netherlands?

In Netherlands in January, you can expect around 1 hour of sunshine.

How windy is Netherlands in January?

An average wind scale that can be expected in Netherlands in January is 7. It is rather a stronger wind, which lowers the sensible temperature and cools down.

How humid is Netherlands in January?

Humidity in Netherlands in January is 88 %.

Is Netherlands rainier in January than in February?

Yes, in January in Netherlands it rains more than in February.

How does the sea temperature evolve during the month in Netherlands in January?

Netherlands has a decreasing trend of the sea temperature during January - from 7 °C (44 °F) in the first days of the month to 5 °C (42 °F) in the last days of the month.

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