January 2026 in Drenthe was characterized by below-average temperatures and slightly wetter conditions than normal. The month presented a typical winter pattern with significant temperature fluctuations and moderate precipitation throughout the region.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for January in Drenthe reached 0.6 degrees Celsius, which was 2.5 degrees below the normal value of 3.1 degrees. This temperature deficit indicates a colder than usual month across the province. The coldest conditions were recorded in Midden-Drenthe on January 11, where temperatures plummeted to minus 11.2 degrees Celsius. In contrast, the warmest day occurred in Emmen on January 17, when temperatures climbed to 11.1 degrees Celsius, creating a remarkable temperature range of over 22 degrees between the coldest and warmest days of the month.
Precipitation Patterns
Total precipitation for January averaged 83.5 millimeters across Drenthe, representing a 3 percent increase compared to the normal monthly total of 80.7 millimeters. The wettest single day occurred in Borger-Odoorn on January 4, with 23.3 millimeters of rainfall. This location also recorded the highest monthly precipitation total in the province, accumulating 91.3 millimeters throughout January, indicating that the eastern part of Drenthe experienced somewhat wetter conditions than other areas.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Sunshine hours totaled 110.2 hours during the month, falling slightly short of the normal value of 113.8 hours, representing a 3 percent deficit. This modest reduction in sunshine is typical for winter months in the Netherlands. The combination of below-average temperatures, near-normal precipitation, and slightly reduced sunshine hours created conditions characteristic of a standard winter month in Drenthe, with no extreme weather events recorded during the period.