January · Netherlands
Best time to visit Maastricht in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Maastricht in January
Average temperature 3°C, 65 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Maastricht scores 4.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 65 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Maastricht sits on the Maas river in the far south of the Netherlands, with Roman roots and historic squares.
January in Maastricht — off-season conditions
At 3°C (37°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 65 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Maastricht — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Maastricht in January?
- In January, Maastricht averages 3°C, 65 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Maastricht?
- January earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Maastricht in January?
- Expect about 65 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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