Month guide · The Hague · Netherlands
The Hague in January
What January is really like in The Hague: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 6°C (43°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 8.2 hours of daylight. Cold, grey and windy, but museums are quiet and hotel rates are low outside conference weeks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 6°C (43°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 8.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 7°C (45°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in The Hague: days average 6°C (43°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with December (7°C (45°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 08:44
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:00
- Daylight
- About 8.2 hours
- Sea
- 7°C (45°F)
Winter (December–February). Cold, damp and dark but lower-priced, with uncrowded museums and bracing beach walks.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
- New Year's dive — a mass plunge into the North Sea at Scheveningen (1 January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Centrum and the Hofvijver
Mauritshuis
Go at opening time or in the last hour, when Girl with a Pearl Earring has the smallest crowd.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Statenkwartier
Kunstmuseum Den Haag
Housed in a 1935 building by H.P.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Museum · Hofkwartier and Noordeinde
Escher in Het Paleis
Older children enjoy the illusion rooms on the top floor.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Kids
- Rainy day
Gallery · Zeeheldenkwartier
Panorama Mesdag
Painted in 1881 by Hendrik Willem Mesdag and others, this 360-degree panorama of Scheveningen's beach and village, about 120 metres around and 14 metres high, is viewed from a central dune platform that tricks the eye into seeing the real coast.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 6°C, lows near 1°C and 12 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit The Hague?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
The Hague in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit The Hague?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold, grey and windy, but museums are quiet and hotel rates are low outside conference weeks.
+How warm is The Hague in January?
Average highs are around 6°C (43°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in The Hague in January?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.