January · Netherlands
Best time to visit Utrecht in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Utrecht in January
Average temperature 4°C, 87 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 87 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Utrecht scores 3.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 87 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Utrecht's sunken Oudegracht canals and Dom Tower make a compact, less-crowded Dutch city break than Amsterdam. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
January in Utrecht — off-season conditions
January averages 4°C (39°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 87 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 5.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Utrecht in January?
- In January, Utrecht averages 4°C, 87 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Utrecht?
- January earns a 3.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Utrecht in January?
- Expect about 87 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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