If you are thinking of traveling to Eindhoven in January, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +6°C, and there are only about 2 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Eindhoven;
Average weather
☀️
+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-19°C
Min.
+16°C
Max.
63 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Eindhoven has uncomfortable weather in January.
Average temperature in Eindhoven in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Eindhoven for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +16°C during the day to a minimum of -4°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +7°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +8°C.
Is Eindhoven warm or cold in January?
Eindhoven is typically cool in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +6°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +2°C to +1°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Eindhoven, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Eindhoven in January
Eindhoven weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+6°C
+6°C
+7°C
Min. temperature
-13°C
-19°C
-19°C
Max. temperature
+16°C
+16°C
+20°C
Rainfall
71 mm
63 mm
53 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
88%
86%
82%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
1
2
3
Cloudy days
11
11
10
Rainy days
15
14
11
Snowy days
4
4
4
January weather is still as bad as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +6°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 71 mm to 63 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 88% to 86%.Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 1 to 2.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Eindhoven in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Eindhoven is gradually increasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Eindhoven based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 84% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 140 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 26 mm, which is moderate rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Eindhoven wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 53% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Eindhoven based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 11 mm.
January is one of the snowiest months in Eindhoven.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Eindhoven?
This is the weather in Eindhoven in January 2023:
1 January
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+16°C
2 January
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+13°C
3 January
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+9°C
4 January
🌧️
+13°C
5 January
☁️
+11°C
6 January
☁️
+12°C
7 January
☁️
+12°C
8 January
🌧️
+10°C
9 January
🌧️
+8°C
10 January
☁️
+9°C
11 January
🌧️
+11°C
12 January
🌧️
+10°C
13 January
☁️
+9°C
14 January
🌧️
+11°C
15 January
☁️
+7°C
16 January
🌧️
+6°C
17 January
☁️
+5°C
18 January
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+4°C
19 January
🌧️
+3°C
20 January
🌫️
+1°C
21 January
🌫️
+1°C
22 January
☁️
+1°C
23 January
🌧️
+3°C
24 January
☁️
+3°C
25 January
🌫️
+1°C
26 January
☁️
+6°C
27 January
☁️
+5°C
28 January
☁️
+3°C
29 January
☁️
+4°C
30 January
☁️
+8°C
31 January
☁️
+8°C
In January 2023 Eindhoven had 0 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +7°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 21 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Eindhoven climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Eindhoven in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+13°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 535 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1481 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Eindhoven in January:
Is January a good time to visit Eindhoven?
There is never a bad time to go to Eindhoven, but the weather isn’t the best in January, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Eindhoven and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Eindhoven in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Eindhoven rainy in January?
Eindhoven is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Eindhoven in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Eindhoven in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Netherlands
Check out the weather for other cities in Netherlands.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Eindhoven, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.