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Antwerp in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Antwerp in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Antwerp in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
Antwerp in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +6°C and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 rainy days with an average precipitation of 75 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Antwerp;

Average weather

☀️
+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-20°C
Min.
+15°C
Max.
75 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Antwerp has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Antwerp in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Antwerp for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +8°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +15°C during the day and a minimum of -2°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 35% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +15°C to +9°C.

Is Antwerp warm or cold in January?

Antwerp is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +7°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +3°C to +1°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Antwerp, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Antwerp in January

Antwerp weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+7°C+6°C+7°C
Min. temperature
-12°C-20°C-14°C
Max. temperature
+16°C+15°C+19°C
Rainfall
78 mm75 mm60 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
85%84%80%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
234
Cloudy days
111010
Rainy days
151412
Snowy days
343

January often has better weather than December. It’s getting colder in January. From +7°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +6°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 78 mm to 75 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 2 to 3.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Antwerp in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Antwerp is gradually decreasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Antwerp based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 90%, leading to total precipitation of around 284 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 57 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Antwerp wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 81 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 57% chance of precipitation and 55 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Antwerp based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 0%, for a monthly total of around 17 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Antwerp.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Antwerp?

This is the weather in Antwerp in January 2023:
1 January
🌧️
+15°C
2 January
🌧️
+13°C
3 January
🌧️
+9°C
4 January
🌧️
+13°C
5 January
☁️
+12°C
6 January
☁️
+12°C
7 January
☀️
+12°C
8 January
☀️
+10°C
9 January
🌧️
+9°C
10 January
☀️
+11°C
11 January
🌧️
+12°C
12 January
🌧️
+11°C
13 January
☁️
+9°C
14 January
🌧️
+12°C
15 January
☀️
+8°C
16 January
🌧️
+6°C
17 January
☀️
+4°C
18 January
🌧️
+4°C
19 January
☀️
+3°C
20 January
🌧️
+3°C
21 January
🌫️
+1°C
22 January
☁️
+1°C
23 January
🌧️
+3°C
24 January
☁️
+2°C
25 January
🌫️
+1°C
26 January
🌧️
+7°C
27 January
☁️
+6°C
28 January
☁️
+4°C
29 January
☁️
+5°C
30 January
☁️
+8°C
31 January
☀️
+9°C
In January 2023 Antwerp had 7 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Antwerp climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Antwerp in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+17°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 552 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 2524 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Antwerp in January:

Is January a good time to visit Antwerp?

It’s always a good time to visit Antwerp, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Antwerp in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Antwerp rainy in January?

Antwerp is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Antwerp in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Antwerp in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Belgium

Check out the weather for other cities in Belgium.

Monthly weather in Antwerp

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Antwerp, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.