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Netherlands · Ships call at Rotterdam, Holland
Cold and gray
Rotterdam in January brings cooler conditions, with highs around 43°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. Rain is uncommon, with only about 3 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Cold and gray.
Crowds are moderate in January, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during January, with the date each one leaves port.
Metropolen & Skandinavien ab Hamburg
AIDA Cruises
Sails Dec 19, 2026
Northern Europe
MSC Cruises
Sails Dec 24, 2026
Metropolen & Skandinavien ab Hamburg
AIDA Cruises
Sails Dec 26, 2026
Metropolen ab Hamburg
AIDA Cruises
Sails Dec 26, 2026
Northern Europe
MSC Cruises
Sails Dec 27, 2026
Northern Europe
MSC Cruises
Sails Dec 29, 2026
Ships use Cruise Terminal Rotterdam on Wilhelminakade, on the south bank next to the Erasmus Bridge, a short walk across the bridge from the city center. Most cruisers fly into Amsterdam Schiphol, about an hour away by car, or take the train to Rotterdam Centraal and a short metro ride to the terminal.
The average high temperature in Rotterdam during January is 43°F, with a low of 35°F.
Rotterdam typically sees 3 days of rain in January. Cold and gray.
For a January cruise to Rotterdam, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.