Brussels weather in January

January in Brussels: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Brussels · #459 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 52/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Brussels climate normals — January

Daytime high7°C / 44°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low2°C / 36°F
Feels like (high)3°C / 37°F
Rainfall69 mm / 2.7 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days13 days
Humidity87%💦 very humid
Dew point3°C / 37°F
Sunshine3.4 h/day
Daylight8.5 h
Wind22 km/h / 14 mph
Snowfall5.3 cm / 2.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)34🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Brussels in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Brussels?
January in Brussels: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Brussels on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
What is the weather like in Brussels in January?
In January, Brussels averages a daily high of 6.8°C and a low of 2.1°C, with about 68.6 mm of rain over roughly 12.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Brussels in January?
Brussels has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.
Does it snow in Brussels in January?
Brussels sees roughly 5.3 cm of snowfall in January.

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