Chimay weather in January (Hainaut Province, Belgium)

Is Chimay a good destination in January, weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Chimay generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 6°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 1°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Chimay in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 46 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Chimay, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 46 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Florennes, Belgium (31 KM, 19 Miles).

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?

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