Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
43°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Rotterdam
Netherlands · Europe
Cold weather is the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Late
Daytime high
43°F
Lows around 35°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
4 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 12 wet days this month.
39%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
4 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 32° and nights feel near 29°.
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.
11 mphJanuary Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 41°F, easing to about 39°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning38°F
Rain17%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday41°F
Rain21%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon41°F
Rain19%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening39°F
Rain18%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 35 | 2.5 | 12 | 4.0 | 87 |
| Feb | 45 | 36 | 2.2 | 12 | 5.6 | 84 |
| Mar | 50 | 38 | 2.1 | 11 | 7.7 | 80 |
| Apr | 56 | 42 | 1.9 | 11 | 10.6 | 75 |
| May | 62 | 48 | 2.6 | 12 | 11.4 | 76 |
| Jun | 68 | 54 | 2.6 | 11 | 12.0 | 76 |
| Jul | 71 | 57 | 3.2 | 14 | 12.2 | 77 |
| Aug | 71 | 57 | 3.1 | 13 | 11.1 | 79 |
| Sep | 66 | 53 | 2.6 | 12 | 8.8 | 82 |
| Oct | 58 | 48 | 3.0 | 14 | 6.7 | 85 |
| Nov | 50 | 42 | 2.8 | 14 | 4.5 | 88 |
| Dec | 44 | 37 | 2.8 | 14 | 3.5 | 88 |
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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
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