SeasonMapNetherlands in January
January is one of Netherlands's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 5 destinations average 51/100, led by The Hague at 53 — 7°C and 13 rainy days — while Amsterdam is cooler at 3°C and scores 52.
#11 of 12 months for Netherlands · 5 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Netherlands in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hague | City | 7°C | 64 mm · 13 days | 53 tier D | — |
| 2 | Amsterdam | City | 3°C | 63 mm · 12 days | 52 tier D | — |
| 3 | Rotterdam | City | 7°C | 63 mm · 12 days | 52 tier D | — |
| 4 | Utrecht | City | 7°C | 65 mm · 12 days | 51 tier D | — |
| 5 | Maastricht | City | 6°C | 86 mm · 15 days | 46 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Netherlands in January
- New Year's dive at Scheveningen · The Hague · 1 Jan
- Amsterdam Light Festival · Amsterdam · 26 Nov – 17 Jan
- New Year's Eve · Amsterdam · 28 Dec – 2 Jan
- IFFR · Rotterdam · 22 Jan – 8 Feb (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 1 of Netherlands's 3 well-known places this month.