Netherlands in January
Dark, wet and blissfully empty, with the canals occasionally freezing enough to matter.
Is January a good time to visit the Netherlands?
January is one of the better months across the Netherlands, with crowds averaging 38/100 and typical highs near 6°C.
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Netherlands: tours and tickets in Amsterdam, from our booking partner.
Free cancellationWindmills Tour: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken
from€35
Free cancellationCanal Cruise Amsterdam
from€13
Free cancellationZaanse Schans Windmills & LEGO City Day Trip
from€22
Free cancellationAnne Frank Jewish Quarter Tour
from€33
Free cancellationAmsterdam Bike Tour
from€23
Free cancellationZaanse Schans Day Trip
from€25
What closes and what fills up in January
No national holidays this month — one reason it stays manageable.
More tours and tickets
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How January compares across the year
Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit the Netherlands?
January is one of the better months across the Netherlands, with crowds averaging 38/100 and typical highs near 6°C.
How busy is the Netherlands in January?
Averaged across the destinations we track, the Netherlands sits near 38/100 in January. The calmest of them is Amsterdam.
What is the weather like in the Netherlands in January?
Expect average highs near 6°C and lows near 1°C, with roughly 12 wet days — though the Netherlands varies by region.