Amsterdam weather in January
January in Amsterdam: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Amsterdam · #449 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 53/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Amsterdam climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 7°C / 44°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 63 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.3 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.7 cm / 0.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Amsterdam in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Amsterdam?
- January in Amsterdam: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Amsterdam on SeasonMap's comfort score (53/100).
- What is the weather like in Amsterdam in January?
- In January, Amsterdam averages a daily high of 6.8°C and a low of 3.3°C, with about 62.5 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Amsterdam in January?
- Amsterdam has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in January.
- Does it snow in Amsterdam in January?
- Amsterdam sees roughly 1.7 cm of snowfall in January.