January · Belgium
Best time to visit Antwerp in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Antwerp in January
Average temperature 4°C, 77 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.0/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Antwerp scores 5.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 77 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Antwerp centers on a Gothic cathedral, a vast medieval square, and a working port that shaped its fortunes.
January in Antwerp: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 4°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 77 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 4.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Antwerp in January?
- In January, Antwerp averages 4°C, 77 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Antwerp?
- January earns a 5.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Antwerp in January?
- Expect about 77 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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