Genk weather in January (Limburg, Belgium)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Genk this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Genk generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 7°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 1°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Genk in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 68 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Genk, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 68 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (20 KM, 12 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Genk.

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