The Ardennes weather in January
Considering a trip to the Ardennes this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Ardennes in January?
The Ardennes is a region in Belgium. January in the Ardennes generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C and nighttime temperatures around 1°C in Liège. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in the Ardennes. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Namur with an average of 75 mm to high rainfall in Spa with 104 mm. Liège experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 68 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Ardennes in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Ardennes climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in the Ardennes?
Liège
In January Liège generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Spa
In January Spa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Namur
In January Namur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Verviers
In January Verviers generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Ardennes, in Belgium.
Is January the best time to visit the Ardennes?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to the Ardennes with often poor weather in Liège.
On average, the best time to visit the Ardennes is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Liège. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.
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