Essen weather in January (Antwerpen Province, Belgium)

What kind of weather does January bring to Essen? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Essen usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 2°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Essen in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 60 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Essen. 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 Essen climate page with graphs.

 

Essen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 60 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Antwerp, Belgium (27 KM, 17 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

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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 Essen.

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