Amsterdam Weather in January
The Netherlands · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high6°C (42°F)
Avg low2°C (35°F)
Rainfall74 mm (2.9 in)
RatingPoor 2.5/10
In January, Amsterdam has average highs of 6°C (42°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F). January is winter in The Netherlands. The month is moderately rainy, with about 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain spread over 15 days. You get roughly 8 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Amsterdam?
January is not the best time to visit Amsterdam (2.5/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in June and September.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 6°C (42°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 2°C (35°F) |
| Daily mean | 4°C (39°F) |
| Rainfall | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 15 |
| Humidity | 91% |
| Cloud cover | 79% |
| Daylight | 8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.8 hours/day |
| Wind | 17.6 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Amsterdam in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Amsterdam weather in other months
Jan6°C / 2°C74 mmPoorFeb6°C / 2°C64 mmPoorMar9°C / 3°C55 mmFairApr13°C / 6°C41 mmGoodMay16°C / 9°C64 mmGoodJun19°C / 13°C64 mmExcellentJul21°C / 15°C81 mmGoodAug21°C / 15°C83 mmGoodSep19°C / 13°C67 mmExcellentOct15°C / 9°C81 mmFairNov10°C / 6°C79 mmPoorDec7°C / 3°C80 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit AmsterdamFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Funchal17°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Seville16°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Valencia15°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Malaga15°C · 58 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Bruges6°C · 65 mm
- Brussels6°C · 68 mm
- Cologne5°C · 73 mm
- Luxembourg4°C · 70 mm
- London7°C · 62 mm
- Hamburg3°C · 72 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.