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January climate

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January in Amsterdam

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Cold days average highs in the low 40s, with nights in the mid-30s. Sunshine tends to increase toward month-end.

Limited, but doable

Late

Daytime high

42°F

Lows around 36°F

Rain

Several rainy days

Sun

2 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Cold by day, cold at night.

42°Ftypical January high

Typical range

Precipitation

Several rainy days. About 13 wet days this month.

42%wet-day frequency

AmountWet-day chance

Sunshine

Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.

2.2 hJanuary sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.

Very dryJanuary Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In January, afternoons feel about 31° and nights feel near 28°.

FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

26%January Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Breezy January days can feel brisker in open spots.

13 mphJanuary Breezy

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical January day

January late afternoons are around 41°F, and early evening stays near 40°F.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning39°F

Rain19%

Cloud75%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Midday41°F

Rain23%

Cloud76%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

Late afternoon41°F

Rain21%

Cloud74%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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Early evening40°F

Rain20%

Cloud73%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Data table

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Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	36	2.7	13	2.2	86
Feb	44	37	2.4	12	3.3	84
Mar	48	39	2.1	11	4.7	81
Apr	54	43	2.0	11	6.6	77
May	61	49	2.6	12	7.4	77
Jun	66	55	2.7	12	7.2	78
Jul	69	58	3.4	14	7.3	79
Aug	70	59	3.6	14	6.6	80
Sep	65	55	3.0	12	5.1	82
Oct	58	49	3.6	15	3.8	84
Nov	50	43	3.2	15	2.2	87
Dec	44	38	3.1	15	1.9	87

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

2.7

2.2

Feb

2.4

3.3

Mar

2.1

4.7

Apr

2.0

6.6

May

2.6

7.4

Jun

2.7

7.2

Jul

3.4

7.3

Aug

3.6

6.6

Sep

3.0

5.1

Oct

3.6

3.8

Nov

3.2

2.2

Dec

3.1

1.9

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	36	2.7	13	2.2	86
Feb	44	37	2.4	12	3.3	84
Mar	48	39	2.1	11	4.7	81
Apr	54	43	2.0	11	6.6	77
May	61	49	2.6	12	7.4	77
Jun	66	55	2.7	12	7.2	78
Jul	69	58	3.4	14	7.3	79
Aug	70	59	3.6	14	6.6	80
Sep	65	55	3.0	12	5.1	82
Oct	58	49	3.6	15	3.8	84
Nov	50	43	3.2	15	2.2	87
Dec	44	38	3.1	15	1.9	87

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	36	2.7	13	2.2	86
Feb	44	37	2.4	12	3.3	84
Mar	48	39	2.1	11	4.7	81
Apr	54	43	2.0	11	6.6	77
May	61	49	2.6	12	7.4	77
Jun	66	55	2.7	12	7.2	78
Jul	69	58	3.4	14	7.3	79
Aug	70	59	3.6	14	6.6	80
Sep	65	55	3.0	12	5.1	82
Oct	58	49	3.6	15	3.8	84
Nov	50	43	3.2	15	2.2	87
Dec	44	38	3.1	15	1.9	87

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	36	2.7	13	2.2	86
Feb	44	37	2.4	12	3.3	84
Mar	48	39	2.1	11	4.7	81
Apr	54	43	2.0	11	6.6	77
May	61	49	2.6	12	7.4	77
Jun	66	55	2.7	12	7.2	78
Jul	69	58	3.4	14	7.3	79
Aug	70	59	3.6	14	6.6	80
Sep	65	55	3.0	12	5.1	82
Oct	58	49	3.6	15	3.8	84
Nov	50	43	3.2	15	2.2	87
Dec	44	38	3.1	15	1.9	87

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	36	2.7	13	2.2	86
Feb	44	37	2.4	12	3.3	84
Mar	48	39	2.1	11	4.7	81
Apr	54	43	2.0	11	6.6	77
May	61	49	2.6	12	7.4	77
Jun	66	55	2.7	12	7.2	78
Jul	69	58	3.4	14	7.3	79
Aug	70	59	3.6	14	6.6	80
Sep	65	55	3.0	12	5.1	82
Oct	58	49	3.6	15	3.8	84
Nov	50	43	3.2	15	2.2	87
Dec	44	38	3.1	15	1.9	87

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	36	2.7	13	2.2	86
Feb	44	37	2.4	12	3.3	84
Mar	48	39	2.1	11	4.7	81
Apr	54	43	2.0	11	6.6	77
May	61	49	2.6	12	7.4	77
Jun	66	55	2.7	12	7.2	78
Jul	69	58	3.4	14	7.3	79
Aug	70	59	3.6	14	6.6	80
Sep	65	55	3.0	12	5.1	82
Oct	58	49	3.6	15	3.8	84
Nov	50	43	3.2	15	2.2	87
Dec	44	38	3.1	15	1.9	87

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	36	2.7	13	2.2	86
Feb	44	37	2.4	12	3.3	84
Mar	48	39	2.1	11	4.7	81
Apr	54	43	2.0	11	6.6	77
May	61	49	2.6	12	7.4	77
Jun	66	55	2.7	12	7.2	78
Jul	69	58	3.4	14	7.3	79
Aug	70	59	3.6	14	6.6	80
Sep	65	55	3.0	12	5.1	82
Oct	58	49	3.6	15	3.8	84
Nov	50	43	3.2	15	2.2	87
Dec	44	38	3.1	15	1.9	87