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Groningen in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Groningen in January 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether January is a good month to travel to Groningen, Netherlands.

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Groningen in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Groningen in January in summary
Very bad weather
Min 2°C Max 5°C 67 mm 5 day(s) 90% 65% 8°C 5.3 h/day 5.4 cm
Best activities in January
Cultural visits and heritageGastronomy
Practical guidelines
Low crowds 08:40 16:47
Hourly weather

Average weather in Groningen in January 2027

Very bad weather

The weather in Groningen in January 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in January. This allows you to forecast the weather in January 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Groningen in January

Temperatures, precipitation, snow and monthly trends help better understand the climate in Groningen in January.

Temperatures and rain in Groningen in January

Average daily weather

Temperatures, rain and snow day by day in January, with a separate scale for snow.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall Daily snow

Monthly temperatures

The month of January is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Groningen in January

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Groningen in January

Check the seasonal normals in Groningen in January and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
January
Weather data December January February
Outside temperature
Average temperature 5.0°C 3.3°C 3.5°C
Maximum temperature 6.3°C 4.6°C 5.3°C
Minimum temperature 3.7°C 1.9°C 1.7°C
Record maximum temperature 15.0°C
(2021)
12.0°C
(2018)
15.0°C
(2019)
Record low temperature -8.0°C
(2009)
-8.0°C
(2013)
-13.0°C
(2012)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days below 0° 5 day(s)
(16%)
10 day(s)
(32%)
9 day(s)
(31%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 8.9°C 6.0°C 5.7°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 6.3°C 3.8°C 4.2°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 11.4°C 7.9°C 7.3°C
Wind
Wind speed 24 km/h 24 km/h 25 km/h
Wind temperature -0.3°C -2.6°C -2.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 70.9 mm 66.9 mm 53.5 mm
Number of days with precipitation 20 day(s)
(65%)
20 day(s)
(65%)
15 day(s)
(52%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 4 day(s)
(13%)
5 day(s)
(16%)
3 day(s)
(11%)
Record precipitation in one day 22.2 mm
(2020)
17.1 mm
(2019)
18.6 mm
(2020)
Other weather data
Humidity 91% 90% 89%
Visibility 8.6 km 8.6 km 8.7 km
Cloud cover 67% 65% 61%
UV index 2 2 2
Daily sunshine 5h 5h 6h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 08h42 08h40 07h51
Sunset time 16h16 16h47 17h45
Day length 7h34 8h07 9h54
Our opinion on the climate in January
The review of Where And When very bad weather very bad weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Groningen in January?

Best activities in January
Cultural visits and heritageGastronomy
Possible activities in January
Family and attractions
Activities not recommended in January
Nature and landscapesNightlife
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Groningen in January last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Groningen in January 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
5°C8°C4.1 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
4°C6°C0.9 mm0.5 cm
3
Blowing snow
2°C3°C0.6 mm0.7 cm
4
Partly Cloudy
1°C2°C0.3 mm0.7 cm
5
Heavy snow
0°C8°C4.3 mm1.5 cm
6
Overcast
10°C11°C2.9 mm
7
Partly Cloudy
2°C5°C0.5 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
1°C3°C0.0 mm
9
Light snow
1°C4°C1.1 mm0.1 cm
10
Patchy rain nearby
3°C5°C1.9 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
1°C4°C0.0 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
3°C6°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
0°C3°C0.0 mm
14
Overcast
2°C7°C0.0 mm
15
Partly Cloudy
4°C8°C0.0 mm
16
Partly Cloudy
4°C7°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
1°C6°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
1°C6°C0.0 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
1°C6°C0.0 mm
20
Overcast
0°C4°C0.0 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
1°C5°C0.0 mm
22
Overcast
1°C4°C1.4 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
4°C6°C2.3 mm
24
Light rain
4°C8°C2.4 mm
25
Light rain
3°C8°C4.1 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
2°C5°C0.0 mm
27
Partly Cloudy
5°C9°C5.6 mm
28
Overcast
5°C8°C0.0 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
5°C6°C0.9 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
5°C7°C0.2 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
2°C6°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near Groningen in January?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Groningen in January: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Not really. The weather conditions are unfavorable in Groningen in January, which places this month 9th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of 5°C during the day and 2°C at night, with about 67 mm of precipitation spread over 5 rainy days.

The sea is only 6°C on average in January. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 5.3 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage and Gastronomy. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Low crowds, with a visitor index of 17/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Groningen are: May, June, July, August and September. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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