Swimming in the Netherlands in january 2025 Sea temperature by city in january

Do you want to go to the beach in the Netherlands in january 2025? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in january in the Netherlands by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.

Sea temperature in the Netherlands in january 2025

Here, find the average sea temperature in the Netherlands in january in several coastal cities.

Holland in january

on average:

44°F

min: 41°F / max: 47°F

on average:

45°F

min: 41°F / max: 48°F

on average:

44°F

min: 40°F / max: 47°F

on average:

45°F

min: 42°F / max: 48°F

on average:

44°F

min: 40°F / max: 48°F

Den Helder

on average:

44°F

min: 40°F / max: 47°F

North in january

Groningen

on average:

43°F

min: 39°F / max: 47°F

Wadden

on average:

42°F

min: 38°F / max: 46°F

Delfzijl

on average:

42°F

min: 38°F / max: 45°F

Harlingen

on average:

43°F

min: 40°F / max: 47°F

Meppel

on average:

44°F

min: 40°F / max: 47°F

South in january

Vlissingen

on average:

46°F

min: 42°F / max: 49°F

Bergen op Zoom

on average:

45°F

min: 41°F / max: 48°F

Central in january

Almere Stad

on average:

45°F

min: 41°F / max: 48°F

Emmeloord

on average:

44°F

min: 41°F / max: 47°F

Kampen

on average:

44°F

min: 40°F / max: 48°F

Lelystad

on average:

44°F

min: 40°F / max: 47°F

Urk

on average:

44°F

min: 40°F / max: 47°F

Zwolle

on average:

44°F

min: 40°F / max: 48°F

Where should you go swimming in the Netherlands in the month of january?

Swimming in the Netherlands in january is freezing

In january in the Netherlands swimming conditions are generally the same everywhere.

Forget about swimming in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Den Haag, Volendam, Zandvoort, Den Helder, Groningen, Marken, Wadden, Vlissingen, Alkmaar, Almere Stad, Bergen op Zoom, Delfzijl, Emmeloord, Enkhuizen, Harlingen, Hoorn, Kampen, Katwijk aan Zee, Lelystad, Medemblik, Meppel, Urk and Zwolle in january! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 41°F (and only 47°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!

Where to go swimming in the Netherlands in january: the map of sea temperatures

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Water temperature and seasonal norms in january

Amsterdam

January
Average sea temperature 44°F
Minimum sea temperature 41°F
Maximum sea temperature 47°F
Average outside temperature 41°F
Maximum outside temperature 43°F
Minimum outside temperature 40°F
Precipitation 4.1in
Number of days of precipitation 7 jour(s)
(24%)
Cloud cover 64%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Amsterdam in january

Rotterdam

January
Average sea temperature 45°F
Minimum sea temperature 41°F
Maximum sea temperature 48°F
Average outside temperature 43°F
Maximum outside temperature 45°F
Minimum outside temperature 41°F
Precipitation 3.1in
Number of days of precipitation 5 jour(s)
(18%)
Cloud cover 64%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Rotterdam in january

Den Haag

January
Average sea temperature 44°F
Minimum sea temperature 40°F
Maximum sea temperature 47°F
Average outside temperature 41°F
Maximum outside temperature 45°F
Minimum outside temperature 40°F
Precipitation 4.5in
Number of days of precipitation 8 jour(s)
(26%)
Cloud cover 63%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Den Haag in january

Volendam

January
Average sea temperature 45°F
Minimum sea temperature 42°F
Maximum sea temperature 48°F
Average outside temperature 41°F
Maximum outside temperature 43°F
Minimum outside temperature 40°F
Precipitation 2.4in
Number of days of precipitation 4 jour(s)
(12%)
Cloud cover 64%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Volendam in january

Zandvoort

January
Average sea temperature 44°F
Minimum sea temperature 40°F
Maximum sea temperature 48°F
Average outside temperature 43°F
Maximum outside temperature 45°F
Minimum outside temperature 41°F
Precipitation 2.7in
Number of days of precipitation 5 jour(s)
(16%)
Cloud cover 65%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Zandvoort in january

List of coastal cities in the Netherlands

Amsterdam in januaryfreezing swimming
Rotterdam in januaryfreezing swimming
Den Haag in januaryfreezing swimming
Volendam in januaryfreezing swimming
Zandvoort in januaryfreezing swimming
Den Helder in januaryfreezing swimming
Groningen in januaryfreezing swimming
Marken in januaryfreezing swimming
Wadden in januaryfreezing swimming
Vlissingen in januaryfreezing swimming
Alkmaar in januaryfreezing swimming
Almere Stad in januaryfreezing swimming
Bergen op Zoom in januaryfreezing swimming
Delfzijl in januaryfreezing swimming
Emmeloord in januaryfreezing swimming
Enkhuizen in januaryfreezing swimming
Harlingen in januaryfreezing swimming
Hoorn in januaryfreezing swimming
Kampen in januaryfreezing swimming
Katwijk aan Zee in januaryfreezing swimming
Lelystad in januaryfreezing swimming
Medemblik in januaryfreezing swimming
Meppel in januaryfreezing swimming
Urk in januaryfreezing swimming
Zwolle in januaryfreezing swimming
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