Brussels weather in January (Brussels Region, Belgium)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Brussels this January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Brussels generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of winter. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 7°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 2°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Brussels in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 54 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Brussels. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Brussels climate page with graphs.

 

Brussels, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 84%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 54 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Belgium in January

Find out more about the weather in Belgium and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Brussels.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Belgium? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Belgium. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.