Mons weather in January (Hainaut Province, Belgium)

Looking to travel to Mons in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Mons generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Mons in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 48 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

 

Mons, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ukkel, Belgium (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in Belgium in January

Find out more about the weather in Belgium in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Mons in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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