East-Flanders Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in East-Flanders, Belgium in January.

Thinking about venturing to East-Flanders, Belgium this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in East-Flanders in January

East-Flanders, Belgium is a region in Belgium. January in East-Flanders generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Ghent. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in East-Flanders, Belgium. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in East-Flanders, Belgium, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Boekhoute with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Ronse with 70 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Ghent receives about 61 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore East-Flanders by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in East-Flanders — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ghent)

Best Places to Visit in East-Flanders in January

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

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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 East-Flanders

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

Temperature range in East-Flanders (January)

Precipitation variation in East-Flanders (January)

Ghent

In January Ghent generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
61 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Oudenaarde

In January Oudenaarde generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
61 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Maldegem

In January Maldegem generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
64 hours
85 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Geraardsbergen

In January Geraardsbergen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
44 hours
48 hours
77 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Ronse

In January Ronse generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
61 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in East-Flanders, 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 East-Flanders in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ghent 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Oudenaarde 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Maldegem 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Geraardsbergen 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Ronse 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Aalter 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

East-Flanders weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East-Flanders, Belgium in January?

In January, East-Flanders, Belgium generally has poor weather conditions. Ghent sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in East-Flanders, Belgium in January?

Daytime temperatures in Ghent peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in January, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does East-Flanders, Belgium get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Ghent averages just 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for East-Flanders, Belgium.

Is January a Good Time to Visit East-Flanders, Belgium?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ghent, January may not be the ideal time to visit East-Flanders, Belgium.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Ghent. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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