Esch-sur-Alzette Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg in January.

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Esch-sur-Alzette Foetz Dudelange Livange

Planning a trip to Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Esch-sur-Alzette in January

Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg is a region in Luxembourg. January in Esch-sur-Alzette generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) in Esch-sur-Alzette. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 82 mm (3.2 in) in Esch-sur-Alzette.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Esch-sur-Alzette receives about 51 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Esch-sur-Alzette by month

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

January5°C (41°F) February7°C (45°F) March11°C (52°F) April15°C (59°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Esch-sur-Alzette in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Esch-sur-Alzette.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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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 Esch-sur-Alzette

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg?

Temperature range in Esch-sur-Alzette (January)

Precipitation variation in Esch-sur-Alzette (January)

Esch-sur-Alzette

In January Esch-sur-Alzette generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate 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)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
51 hours
81 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Esch-sur-Alzette →

Foetz

In January Foetz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate 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)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
51 hours
81 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Foetz →

Dudelange

In January Dudelange generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/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)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
51 hours
81 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dudelange →

Livange

In January Livange generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/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)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
51 hours
81 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Livange →

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In our records: Luxembourg January extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Luxembourg dropped to -18°C (0°F) in Esch-sur-Alzette on January 1, 1979.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Luxembourg was -12°C (10°F) in Weiswampach on January 15, 1987.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Esch-sur-Alzette in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Esch-sur-Alzette 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Foetz 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Dudelange 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Livange 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

Esch-sur-Alzette weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg in January?

Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Esch-sur-Alzette average around 5°C (41°F), and temperatures drop to about 0°C (32°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg in January?

Daytime temperatures in Esch-sur-Alzette peak at roughly 5°C (41°F) in January, dropping to about 0°C (32°F) overnight.

Does Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Not particularly. Esch-sur-Alzette averages just 82 mm (3.2 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Esch-sur-Alzette, January may not be the ideal time to visit Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.

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

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