January is a popular month to ask about Scheveningen because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 6,0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the North Sea.
Scheveningen sea temperature in January — averages 6,0°C
The sea at Scheveningen in Netherlands averages 6,0°C during January, based on long-run climatology for the North Sea. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · January
6,0°C
cold · Poor
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
6/5/4mm hooded fullsuit or drysuit
At 6.0°C only experienced cold-water athletes should enter — full thermal protection required.
Monthly comparison
Cold — wetsuit recommended · Scheveningen
Can you swim at Scheveningen in July? — 18,0°C water18,0°CCan you swim at Scheveningen in August? — 19,0°C water19,0°CCan you swim at Scheveningen in September? — 17,0°C water17,0°CCan you swim at Scheveningen in October? — 14,0°C water14,0°CCan you swim at Scheveningen in November? — 11,0°C water11,0°CCan you swim at Scheveningen in December? — 8,0°C water8,0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Scheveningen in January?
Scheveningen averages 6,0°C in January, based on long-run climatology for the North Sea.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Scheveningen in January?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 6,0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Scheveningen in January?
A 4/3 mm full wetsuit, boots and neoprene cap are recommended.