January 2026 in Noord-Holland proved to be a notably cold month, with temperatures running significantly below seasonal norms. The province experienced an average temperature of 2.5 degrees Celsius, which was 1.6 degrees lower than the normal January average of 4.1 degrees. This temperature deficit reflects the influence of cold Arctic air masses that dominated much of the month across the region.
The most extreme cold snap occurred on January 11th, when Hilversum recorded a minimum temperature of minus 7.8 degrees Celsius. In stark contrast, the warmest day of the month arrived on January 17th, when Hilversum reached 11.1 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the considerable temperature variability characteristic of winter weather patterns in the Netherlands.
Precipitation levels were slightly elevated compared to historical averages. Noord-Holland received a total of 88.8 millimeters of rainfall throughout January, representing a 6 percent increase above the normal monthly precipitation of 83.8 millimeters. The wettest single day occurred on January 7th, when Texel recorded 19.8 millimeters of precipitation. Among the province's locations, Haarlemmermeer experienced the highest cumulative rainfall for the month, totaling 101.9 millimeters.
Sunshine hours were virtually on par with seasonal expectations. The province recorded 110.4 hours of sunshine during January, which matched the normal average of 109.9 hours, indicating no significant anomaly in solar radiation during this period. This near-normal sunshine duration, combined with the cold temperatures and above-average precipitation, created typical winter conditions for Noord-Holland.
Overall, January 2026 was characterized by below-average temperatures, slightly wetter-than-normal conditions, and sunshine levels consistent with historical records. The combination of these factors produced a cold and moderately wet winter month across the province.