January · Belgium
Best time to visit Brussels in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Brussels in January
Average temperature 4°C, 77 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 93% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.9/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
- Humidity
- 93%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Brussels scores 3.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 77 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Grand Place grandeur, chocolate shops, and Art Nouveau streets peak May through September.
January in Brussels — off-season conditions
January averages 4°C (38°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 77 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Brussels in January?
- In January, Brussels averages 4°C, 77 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Brussels?
- January earns a 3.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Brussels in January?
- Expect about 77 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 93% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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