Brussels · WinterMonth summary
Brussels weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
36°F – 43°F
🌧 Rainy days
44% of days
☀️ Sunshine
2.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
2.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Brussels in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January brings a challenging climate (2.0/10). July offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Brussels in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Brussels is cool (6°F during the day). Days are short (2.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 44% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 36°F | 43°F | 44% | 0.1in | 2.8h | 2.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 36°F | 48°F | 43% | 0.1in | 5.5h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 39°F | 52°F | 41% | 0.1in | 8.3h | 4.6/10 |
| ⛅ April | 41°F | 57°F | 36% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 48°F | 64°F | 37% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 55°F | 72°F | 36% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 57°F | 72°F | 35% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 59°F | 73°F | 36% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 54°F | 68°F | 35% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 50°F | 59°F | 41% | 0.1in | 6.2h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 41°F | 50°F | 45% | 0.1in | 4.4h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 37°F | 46°F | 44% | 0.1in | 2.8h | 2.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Brussels averages 43°F, 44% rainy days and 2.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 2.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +16°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +10.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Brussels in January
Is January a good time to visit Brussels?
January is not recommended for Brussels (score 2.0/10). With 44% rainy days and 2.8h of sunshine, consider July (7.9/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Brussels in January?
It's cool with 43°F daytime and 36°F at night. 2.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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