Leeuwarden in January
4.6out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 5°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.
5°CAvg high
2°CAvg low
13Rainy days (64 mm)
7:49 hDaylight
08:51Sunrise · 16:41 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 5°C
- Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.0 days)
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±5.0 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 2°C | 64 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.6 |
| February | 5°C | 2°C | 50 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.9 |
| March | 8°C | 3°C | 48 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.4 |
| April | 12°C | 6°C | 41 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.2 |
| May | 15°C | 9°C | 57 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.5 |
| June | 18°C | 12°C | 65 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| July | 20°C | 14°C | 78 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.0 |
| August | 20°C | 14°C | 84 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| September | 18°C | 12°C | 76 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.7 |
| October | 13°C | 9°C | 75 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.8 |
| November | 9°C | 5°C | 66 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.1 |
| December | 6°C | 3°C | 71 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Leeuwarden in January?
Daytime highs average 5°C and nights about 2°C.
When is the best time to visit Leeuwarden?
The best months are July, August, June, September.