Amsterdam in January
Dark, damp and cheap — the Rijksmuseum is at its most civilised and the light installations still line the canals early in the month.
Is January a good time to visit Amsterdam?
January is one of the better months to visit Amsterdam. Crowds sit around 38/100, with typical highs near 6°C.
January is the quietest month of the year in Amsterdam.
What’s on in January
- Amsterdam Light Festival (until mid-January)
- National Tulip Day (third Saturday)
Best days in January
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in January
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in January
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How January compares
Every month in Amsterdam, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Amsterdam?
January is one of the better months to visit Amsterdam. Crowds sit around 38/100, with typical highs near 6°C.
How crowded is Amsterdam in January?
Amsterdam sits at roughly 38/100 in January on our crowd scale, which is 26 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam in January?
Expect highs around 6°C and lows near 1°C in January, with about 12 wet days across the month.