Ghent weather in January
January in Ghent: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Ghent · #679 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 55/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ghent climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 7°C / 44°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 66 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.5 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.9 cm / 1.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Ghent in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Ghent?
- January in Ghent: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Ghent on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
- What is the weather like in Ghent in January?
- In January, Ghent averages a daily high of 6.9°C and a low of 2.5°C, with about 66.2 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ghent in January?
- Ghent has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in January.
- Does it snow in Ghent in January?
- Ghent sees roughly 4.9 cm of snowfall in January.