I am going to be in Amsterdam in January. Any recommendations on how I should dress? Warm snow jacket? Warm rain jacket? Only sweatshirts? Thanks all...

Hi,<BR><BR>According to www.worldclimate.com, the average temperature in Amsterdam in January is 37 degrees F, and rainfall is 3.1 inches. I guess it depends on if you are used to cold or warm weather, but I think I'd opt for a warm rain coat (like a lined trench coat), and plan to layer under it to stay warm on the colder days.<BR><BR>That's what I'll be doing when I go to London in January, which has similar January weather.<BR><BR>Have a great trip!

I suggest wearing clothes which you can layer. It can be quite windy, damp, and cold. If you plan on doing museums and other indoor things you will get hot if you can't &quot;peel&quot; off the top layers. Also don't forget warm socks/shoes. <BR>We were in Zealand once in Feb. and it was really cold; however, it is also closer to the sea. I had a warm winter coat with hood, scarf, gloves, alpaca wool sweater, turtleneck, cuddleduds - shirt and pants, warm shoes and socks, as well as umbrella. I still felt the wind. If I was going again I would pack a thick polartec sweatshirt or jacket to wear under my winter coat.

As a Londoner, I usually expect A'dam to be a bit colder and often slightly dryer, basically because there's not much in the way of geographical obstacles to weather from the Arctic or the Urals. I have known it down to -7 Celsius in early January when it was barely freezing in London. <BR><BR>So layers are the way to go because indoors can be heated accordingly, but scarves and gloves to seal any outer gaps may come in useful. These can be bought reasonably cheaply there, of course - there are plenty of reasonably priced shops, C&amp;A, HEMA and all the streetwear shops up and down the Kalverstraat.

As a Londoner, I usually expect A'dam to be a bit colder and often slightly dryer, basically because there's not much in the way of geographical obstacles to weather from the Arctic or the Urals. I have known it down to -7 Celsius in early January when it was barely freezing in London. <BR><BR>So layers are the way to go because indoors can be heated accordingly, but scarves and gloves to seal any outer gaps may come in useful. These can be bought there, of course - there are plenty of reasonably priced shops, C&amp;A, HEMA and all the streetwear shops up and down the Kalverstraat.

Yes, I suggest the layered look...under your Caftan yoy could wear a Pareo, on top of your Capri pants.

fable:<BR>Amsterdam in January, I wore cotton turtleneck, warm sweater, water resistant jacket with a hood, scarf, hat, gloves, warm socks and ankle high boots

Mentioned at least once but do not forget a hat and your outerwear should be windproof.<BR><BR>MM

I agreer 100% with those that recommend layers to adjust for potential climate changes. Also, it is imperative to have gloves, headwear (e.g. a wool cap), and neck cover (e.g. a turtleneck or a scarf). Some of the streets can be very windy; others are virtually windless (and thus feel much less cold); however you will want to cover up as much as possible.

I was in Amsterdam last Jan. for two weeks. While the weather wasn't as cold as someplaces in the US during the same time frame, it wasn't warm. I wore a long leather coat, to cut the wind. Everyone wears a neck scarf. Gloves are a good choice too. But there was never a day when we felt uncomfortable. Sweatshirts would be OK for house wear, but definately need something warmer outside. Must tell you I was colder there in late Oct. than in Jan. so it's catch as catch can. Do you have your reservations yet??? We stayed on Dam Square for $114 US in a 5 star hotel by searching out the good deals.

You must dress very warm and make sure you wear gloves. The window girls do not like it if you have cold hands or a cold body.

They are skating on the canals this year.

It's been freezing here in Holland this past week, but the forecast says the frost will go in the next week and we'll get temperatures above zero (Celcius) again. What the weather will be like in January is anybody's guess. The last ten or so winters have been chilly but not really freezing cold, little or no ice on the rivers and canasl. Be prepared for a cutting, chilly wind, though. It's good advice to bring a nice warm scarf, gloves and a warm, preferably also waterproof winter coat.

thanks all! I am going to bring a winter coat(down jacket)... I dont have anything waterproof(yikes!)... Its all good though, I call my friends in the hague once a week for updates on weather. <BR><BR>I dont care about the cold, just please! Dont let it rain!!<BR><BR>thanks.