Netherlands
Amsterdam in January: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Amsterdam in January is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 5 °C. With about 14 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
23/100 · #11
Warmth
#12
Dryness
#8
Sun
#11
Published best categories: none
Amsterdam · JanuaryPhoto: Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 5 °C
- Average low
- 2 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 14 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 1 h/day
- Humidity
- 91 %
For your trip planning
January: the coldest month, slightly drier than December
January is the coldest month in our Amsterdam series. Average daily highs sit just below December and February, while the lows match February. Precipitation falls between its neighbours: less than December, more than February. Estimated sun hours are scarce as well. Warm, waterproof clothing is therefore the most useful preparation for this month.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 6 | 3 | 15 | 81 | 0.7 | 92 | 4.8 | 22 |
| January (selected) | 5 | 2 | 14 | 74 | 0.9 | 91 | 5.0 | 23 |
| February | 6 | 2 | 12 | 62 | 1.8 | 90 | 4.8 | 31 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (23/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | -1 | +0.9 °C | +1.1 °C | +0.7 | +7.5 mm | -0.2 h | +0.5 % | -0.2 m/s |
| February | +8 | +0.6 °C | -0.1 °C | -2.3 | -12.2 mm | +0.9 h | -1.5 % | -0.2 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Amsterdam in January?
The average daily high is around 5 °C, with an average daily low of about 2 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in January?
The curated estimate is about 14 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 74 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Amsterdam. January is not among them.