Bruges weather in January (Aquitaine, France)

Planning a trip to Bruges in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Bruges generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 12°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 4°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Bruges in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 97 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bruges. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bruges, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 97 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

* Data from: Bordeaux, France (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in France in January

Find out more about the weather in France in January and which places have the best weather 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 Bruges in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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