Turnhout weather in January (Antwerpen Province, Belgium)

Is January a good time to explore Turnhout weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During January, Turnhout usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Turnhout in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 66 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Turnhout. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Turnhout climate page with graphs.

 

Turnhout, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 66 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 26% *  

* Data from: Gilze-Rijen, the Netherlands (27 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Belgium in January

Find out more about the weather in Belgium and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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