Leuven weather in January (Flemisch Brabantine, Belgium)

Thinking of visiting Leuven in January? Check the weather first! Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Leuven typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 7°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 2°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Leuven in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 54 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Leuven. June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Leuven climate page with graphs.

 

Leuven, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Brussels, Belgium (16 KM, 10 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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