Brussels in January
Cold, grey and thoroughly low season, with an antiques fair at Tour & Taxis providing the only real reason to book ahead.
Is January a good time to visit Brussels?
January is one of the better months to visit Brussels. Crowds sit around 40/100, with typical highs near 6°C.
January is the quietest month of the year in Brussels.
What’s on in January
- BRAFA art fair (late January)
- Winter sales
Best days in January
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in January
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in January
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How January compares
Every month in Brussels, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Brussels?
January is one of the better months to visit Brussels. Crowds sit around 40/100, with typical highs near 6°C.
How crowded is Brussels in January?
Brussels sits at roughly 40/100 in January on our crowd scale, which is 20 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Brussels in January?
Expect highs around 6°C and lows near 1°C in January, with about 12 wet days across the month.