Antwerp weather in January (Antwerpen Province, Belgium)

What does the weather outlook for Antwerp look like in 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 Antwerp generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of winter. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 7°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 2°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Antwerp in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 60 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Antwerp. June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Antwerp climate page with graphs.

 

Antwerp, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 60 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

Temperatures

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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 Antwerp.

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