Holland in Winter
In winter (December, January and February), Holland sees average daytime highs around 33°F and overnight lows near 24°F, with 7.6 in of precipitation over about 34 wet days across the season. It is the coldest season of the year and the driest season of the year.
Over the season highs ease from about 40°F in early December to 35°F by late February. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time across winter, and the air most often feels dry.
Winter is Holland's weakest season of the year to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Holland's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 33°F
- coldest season of the year
- Avg overnight low
- 24°F
- Precipitation
- 7.6 in
- 34 wet days
- Avg wind
- 11 mph
- Travel score
- 0.0
- weakest season of the year
- Months
- Dec · Jan · Feb
Temperature in Holland in Winter
Over the season highs ease from about 40°F in early December to 35°F by late February.
A typical winter day in Holland reaches about 33°F and drops to 24°F overnight. The warmest of the three months is December, the coolest February.
How winter really feels in Holland
Once humidity and wind are folded in, winter brings about 0 days that feel above 90°F and 90 that feel at or below 32°F.
The story in winter is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Holland weather by month
How the three winter months (December, January and February) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 22° | 2.8 | 12.5 | 11.4 | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 32° / 21° | 2.1 | 8.7 | 7.3 | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 41° / 28° | 2.5 | 9.8 | 4 | 11.6 | 0.4 |
| Apr | 53° / 39° | 4.0 | 12.2 | 1.6 | 13.1 | 2.8 |
| May | 64° / 49° | 4.3 | 12.1 | 0 | 14.4 | 5.3 |
| Jun | 74° / 61° | 3.8 | 10.8 | 0 | 15.1 | 6.7 |
| Jul | 79° / 65° | 4.0 | 11 | 0 | 14.8 | 6.7 |
| Aug | 77° / 64° | 3.9 | 10.6 | 0 | 13.7 | 6.9 |
| Sep | 71° / 57° | 3.3 | 10 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.7 |
| Oct | 59° / 46° | 3.7 | 11.7 | 0.2 | 10.8 | 4.3 |
| Nov | 46° / 36° | 3.0 | 11.4 | 3.3 | 9.6 | 1.2 |
| Dec | 36° / 28° | 2.7 | 12.3 | 9.5 | 8.9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in Winter
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time across winter.
Chance of precipitation in Winter
Holland gets around 7.6 in of rain and snow over 34 wet days across winter. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Winter
Most of winter feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Winter
Winds average 11 mph across winter.
Sunrise & sunset in Winter
Daylight runs from about 9 h 06 min in early December to 10 h 54 min by late February. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Winter
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across winter, about 1.9 kWh/m².
Is winter a good time to visit Holland?
Our two travel scores rate winter for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
winter is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Holland.
What to pack for Holland in Winter
From winter's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In winter, Holland sees daytime highs around 33°F and nights near 24°F. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: rain gear. About 34 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Holland in Winter
The nearest coast averages about 40°F across winter — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 15 mi away) is warmest in August at about 71°F and coldest in March near 36°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 20 to Sep 8 — about 1.7 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 39 | 37 | 36 | 38 | 44 | 56 | 68 | 71 | 67 | 58 | 49 | 43 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | Bracing |
| Feb | 37 | Bracing |
| Mar | 36 | Bracing |
| Apr | 38 | Bracing |
| May | 44 | Bracing |
| Jun | 56 | Bracing |
| Jul | 68 | Cool |
| Aug | 71 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 67 | Cool |
| Oct | 58 | Bracing |
| Nov | 49 | Bracing |
| Dec | 43 | Bracing |
UV index in Holland in Winter
Clear-sky midday UV across winter averages around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Holland peaks around June 21 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Holland in Winter
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where winter falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Holland is worst in June — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× the cleanest month (November, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 7 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Holland?
Holland sits at 42.8°N, 86.1°W, 610 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Allendale, 15 mi away.
Topography around Holland
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Holland.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Holland has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 144 ft around an average of 620 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 262 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 600 ft.
The land around Holland is covered by artificial surfaces (38%) and trees (37%) within 2 miles, trees (29%), cropland (27%) and water (20%) within 10 miles, and water (39%) and trees (35%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Holland (42.7875°, -86.1089°, elevation 610 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.