Merkem weather in January (West-Flanders, Belgium)

Is January a good time to explore Merkem weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Merkem generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Merkem in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 60 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 Merkem. 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 Merkem climate page with graphs.

 

Merkem, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 91% *  

Sunshine 60 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ostend, Belgium (27 KM, 16 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 Merkem.

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