South Holland weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in South Holland: highs of 6°C (42°F) and about 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 2°C (36°F) and cloud cover 74% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 6°C (43°F). It is the 6th wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 6°C (43°F) and 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Rotterdam, the largest city in South Holland. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit South Holland?
least pleasant month Weather score 32/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in South Holland. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in South Holland in January?
Some rain is normal: about 77 mm (3.0 in) falls in an average January. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.
How warm is South Holland in January?
Days average 6°C (42°F) and nights 2°C (36°F).
South Holland weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C (42°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 77 mm | 74% | 6°C (43°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 6°C (43°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 66 mm | 72% | 6°C (43°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 9°C (47°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 55 mm | 66% | 8°C (46°F) | least pleasant |
| April | 13°C (55°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 38 mm | 61% | 11°C (51°F) | fair |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 56 mm | 65% | 14°C (57°F) | best |
| June | 19°C (66°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 62 mm | 67% | 17°C (63°F) | best |
| July | 21°C (70°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 78 mm | 64% | 20°C (68°F) | best |
| August | 21°C (71°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 87 mm | 64% | 21°C (69°F) | best |
| September | 19°C (66°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm | 61% | 19°C (65°F) | best |
| October | 15°C (58°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 79 mm | 68% | 15°C (58°F) | fair |
| November | 10°C (50°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm | 73% | 11°C (52°F) | least pleasant |
| December | 7°C (44°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 85 mm | 74% | 8°C (46°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across South Holland in January
Weather can differ a lot within South Holland: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | 6°C (42°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| The Hague | 6°C (42°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Leiden | 6°C (42°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Dordrecht | 6°C (42°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Zoetermeer | 6°C (42°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Delft | 6°C (42°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Schiedam | 6°C (42°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Spijkenisse | 6°C (42°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Vlaardingen | 6°C (42°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Gouda | 5°C (41°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 74 mm | least pleasant |
| Alphen aan den Rijn | 6°C (42°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Capelle aan den IJssel | 6°C (42°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |