Average temperatures, rainfall and packing tips for Amsterdam, Netherlands in January
January in Amsterdam is typically cold, with average daytime highs around 6°C and nights near 2°C. It is usually the coldest month of the year in Amsterdam.
Expect some rain: around 72 mm falls in Amsterdam during January on average.
If your dates are flexible, the most comfortable months in Amsterdam are usually May, June, July, August and September.
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In January, Amsterdam averages a daytime high of about 6°C and a night-time low of around 2°C, based on recent historical data. That makes it the coldest month of the year there.
Expect some rain: around 72 mm falls in Amsterdam during January on average.
January is cold in Amsterdam. City sightseeing works fine if you dress for it, but pack properly and expect short days. If your dates are flexible, the most comfortable months in Amsterdam are usually May, June, July, August and September.