The climate in Leeuwarden during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
January is in the winter in Leeuwarden and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 4.5°C 40°F |
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Nightly temperature | -0.3°C 31.6°F |
Average temperature | 2.1°C 35.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 1.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 67 mm 2.6 ins |
Rainy days | 20 days |
Sea temperature | 6.5°C 43.7°F |
Humidity | 91% |
Windspeed | 21.2kph 13 mph |
On average January is the 6th wettest month of the year in Leeuwarden with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Leeuwarden in January 2024.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | August | 20.2°C 68.4°F |
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Driest month: | February | 41mm 1.6ins |
Sunniest month: | May | 7.2hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 4.3°C 39.7°F |
Wettest month: | November | 86mm 3.4ins |