Belgium in January
Cold, damp and dark, January is nonetheless the one month when Bruges belongs to the people who live in it.
Is January a good time to visit Belgium?
January is one of the better months across Belgium, with crowds averaging 40/100 and typical highs near 6°C.
What closes and what fills up in January
- Nationwide winter sales begin in the first week of January and run for a month
How January compares across the year
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Belgium?
January is one of the better months across Belgium, with crowds averaging 40/100 and typical highs near 6°C.
How busy is Belgium in January?
Averaged across the destinations we track, Belgium sits near 40/100 in January. The calmest of them is Brussels.
What is the weather like in Belgium in January?
Expect average highs near 6°C and lows near 1°C, with roughly 12 wet days — though Belgium varies by region.