Brussels Weather in January
Belgium · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high6°C (42°F)
Avg low0°C (33°F)
Rainfall68 mm (2.7 in)
RatingPoor 2.9/10
In January, Brussels has average highs of 6°C (42°F) and lows of 0°C (33°F). January is winter in Belgium. The month is moderately rainy, with about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain spread over 14 days. You get roughly 8.2 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Brussels?
January is not the best time to visit Brussels (2.9/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in June to July and September.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 6°C (42°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 0°C (33°F) |
| Daily mean | 3°C (37°F) |
| Rainfall | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 14 |
| Humidity | 93% |
| Cloud cover | 79% |
| Daylight | 8.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 13.7 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with 11 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Brussels in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Brussels weather in other months
Jan6°C / 0°C68 mmPoorFeb7°C / 1°C60 mmPoorMar11°C / 2°C63 mmFairApr15°C / 5°C38 mmGoodMay18°C / 8°C64 mmExcellentJun22°C / 11°C67 mmExcellentJul24°C / 13°C76 mmExcellentAug23°C / 13°C77 mmExcellentSep21°C / 11°C56 mmExcellentOct16°C / 8°C65 mmGoodNov10°C / 4°C69 mmFairDec6°C / 2°C79 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit BrusselsFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Funchal17°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Seville16°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Valencia15°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Malaga15°C · 58 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Bruges6°C · 65 mm
- Amsterdam6°C · 74 mm
- Cologne5°C · 73 mm
- Luxembourg4°C · 70 mm
- Paris6°C · 56 mm
- London7°C · 62 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.