Ardennes Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Ardennes, Belgium in January.

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Liège Spa Namur Verviers

Considering a trip to the Ardennes, Belgium this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Ardennes in January

The Ardennes, Belgium 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.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Liège. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in the Ardennes, Belgium. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For a closer look at conditions across the Ardennes, Belgium, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Namur with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Spa with 104 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Liège receives about 68 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore the Ardennes by month

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Best Places to Visit in the Ardennes in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Ardennes.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Ardennes

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Ardennes, Belgium?

Temperature range in the Ardennes (January)

Precipitation variation in the Ardennes (January)

Liège

In January Liège generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
68 hours
88 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Liège →

Spa

In January Spa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
50 hours
75 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Spa →

Namur

In January Namur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
37 hours
46 hours
73 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
75 mm (3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Namur →

Verviers

In January Verviers generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
50 hours
75 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Verviers →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Ardennes, in Belgium.

In our records: Belgium January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Belgium in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Belgium was -15°C (5°F) in Francorchamps on January 12, 1987.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Ardennes in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Liège 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Spa 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Namur 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Verviers 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)

The Ardennes weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Ardennes, Belgium in January?

January in the Ardennes, Belgium brings poor weather. In Liège, daytime temperatures are typically around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in the Ardennes, Belgium in January?

In Liège, the average daytime high in January is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 1°C (34°F).

Does the Ardennes, Belgium get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Ardennes, Belgium during January, with Liège averaging close to 84 mm (3.3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Ardennes, Belgium?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to the Ardennes, Belgium with often poor weather in Liège.

On average, the best time to visit the Ardennes, Belgium 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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