West-Flanders weather in January
Planning a journey to West-Flanders this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in West-Flanders in January?
West-Flanders is a region in Belgium. January in West-Flanders generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In January, it is winter.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Bruges. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in West-Flanders. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Beveren with an average of 62 mm to moderate rainfall in Bredene with 81 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 64 hours of sunlight in Bruges. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For specific regional insights in West-Flanders for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our West-Flanders climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in West-Flanders?
Bruges
In January Bruges generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ostend
In January Ostend generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Knokke-Heist
In January Knokke-Heist generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Blankenberge
In January Blankenberge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ypres
In January Ypres generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°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 West-Flanders, in Belgium.
Is January the best time to visit West-Flanders?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to West-Flanders with often poor weather in Bruges.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Bruges. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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