SeasonMapBelgium in January
January is Belgium's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 5 destinations average 47/100, led by Bruges at 52 — 3°C and 13 rainy days — while Ostend trails at 36 with 86 mm of rain.
#12 of 12 months for Belgium · 5 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Belgium in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruges | City | 3°C | 73 mm · 13 days | 52 tier D | — |
| 2 | Ghent | City | 3°C | 74 mm · 13 days | 50 tier D | — |
| 3 | Antwerp | City | 3°C | 78 mm · 14 days | 49 tier F | — |
| 4 | Brussels | City | 3°C | 82 mm · 14 days | 49 tier F | — |
| 5 | Ostend | Beach | 2°C | 86 mm · 15 days | 36 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Belgium in January
- Winter Glow and the markets · Bruges · 20 Nov – 3 Jan (usually)
- Winter Wonders · Brussels · 27 Nov – 3 Jan (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 2 of Belgium's 2 well-known places this month.