January · Belgium
Best time to visit Ghent in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ghent in January
Average temperature 5°C, 70 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.3/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Ghent scores 5.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ghent layers medieval canals, a castle and a student energy onto Belgium's university city.
January in Ghent — workable with trade-offs
Expect 5°C (40°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 70 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.3/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Ghent — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ghent in January?
- In January, Ghent averages 5°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Ghent?
- January earns a 5.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ghent in January?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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