Brussels in January
The weather in January
In January, Brussels averages daytime highs of 7° and night-time lows of 1° — cold weather by day. Expect around 76 mm of precipitation spread over about 14 wet days, with average cloud cover near 52%.
Temperatures are much the same as in December, and February is warmer again by about 1°.
January scores 16/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Brussels. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 08:39 and sets at 17:05 local time, giving 8 h 26 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 69 minutes over the month.
Why 16/100?
How the score for January is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in Brussels in January
- Festival They Are ShootingFilm festivalBrussels
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Brussels this month
Anderlecht
Belgium's best in January
Bruges
Brussels in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Brussels?
January scores 16/100 for Brussels, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 7°C with 14 wet days.
How warm is Brussels in January?
Daytime highs average 7°C and night-time lows 1°C in January.
Does it rain a lot in Brussels in January?
Brussels receives about 76 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 14 days.