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Weather in January in Belgium

Are you planning a trip a to Belgium in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Belgium in January?

January in Belgium generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Schoenberg to 8°C in De Panne. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in De Panne and -2°C in Schoenberg. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Belgium. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For a closer look at conditions across Belgium, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Beveren with an average of 62 mm to high rainfall in Nivezé with 104 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 54 hours of sunlight in Brussels. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Belgium's conditions throughout the year, check out our Belgium climate page.

Where to go in Belgium in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Belgium on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Belgium, check out our Belgium's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Belgium?

Brussels

In January Brussels generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Brussels
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
16°C 
7°C 
1,563 hours 
814 mm 
195 days 
poor 
January January
7°C 
2°C 
54 hours 
67 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
77 hours 
68 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Brussels

Bruges

In January Bruges generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bruges
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
9°C 
1,715 hours 
832 mm 
195 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
3°C 
64 hours 
68 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
3°C 
85 hours 
64 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Bruges

Ostend

In January Ostend generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ostend
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
9°C 
1,743 hours 
933 mm 
198 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
4°C 
60 hours 
79 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
4°C 
82 hours 
73 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Ostend

Antwerp

In January Antwerp generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Antwerp
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
16°C 
8°C 
1,720 hours 
827 mm 
194 days 
poor 
January January
7°C 
2°C 
60 hours 
68 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
78 hours 
68 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Antwerp

Ghent

In January Ghent generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ghent
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
16°C 
8°C 
1,627 hours 
811 mm 
192 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
61 hours 
66 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
79 hours 
64 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Ghent

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Belgium.

Is January the best time to visit Belgium?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Belgium with often poor weather in Brussels.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Brussels. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Belgium.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Belgium? Get detailed 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.