January weather forecast
Bruges, Belgium

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Weather in January

In Bruges, Belgium, there is no better month to experience wintry conditions than January, setting the stage for a brisk start to the year. With the lowest recorded temperatures ranging from 2.8°C (37°F) to 6.2°C (43.2°F), it is the coldest month of the year. The city becomes less crowded during this period, as tourists tend to avoid the cold winter temperatures. However, the city's exceptional architecture and canals shimmer with a unique charm under a blanket of snowfall, which, though not guaranteed, is possible during this period. With a little luck, you may even witness falling snow, transforming the city into a photogenic, winter wonderland.

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 6.2°C (43.2°F) and a low of 2.8°C (37°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months in Bruges, Belgium.

Rainfall

In January, in Bruges, the rain falls for 17.2 days. Throughout January, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bruges, there are 190.7 rainfall days, and 500mm (19.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 29min.
On the first day of January in Bruges, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 17:34 CET.

Sunshine

In Bruges, the average sunshine in January is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Bruges?

January tends to be the coldest month in Bruges, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 6.2°C (43.2°F) and a low of 2.8°C (37°F).

How cold is January in Bruges?

In Bruges, in January, the average high-temperature is 6.2°C (43.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.8°C (37°F).

What is the most humid month in Bruges?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are most humid months in Bruges, Belgium.

What is the average humidity in January in Bruges?

The average relative humidity in January in Bruges is 85%.

How much does it rain in Bruges in January?

In Bruges, during January, the rain falls for 17.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Bruges?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Bruges. Snow falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 27mm (1.06") of snow.

How much does it snow in Bruges in January?

In Bruges, Belgium, during January, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Bruges?

In Bruges, the average day length in January is 8h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Bruges?

On the first day of January in Bruges, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 17:34 CET.

How long on average sun shines in January in Bruges?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Bruges?

The months with the lowest UV index in Bruges are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January in Bruges?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Bruges is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Bruges, Belgium

Average temperature in January - Bruges, Belgium
  • Average high temperature in January: 6.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (2.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Bruges, Belgium

Average pressure in January - Bruges, Belgium
  • Average pressure in January: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.7mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Bruges, Belgium

Average wind speed in January - Bruges, Belgium
  • Average wind speed in January: 21.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (22.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.3km/h).

Average humidity in January
Bruges, Belgium

Average humidity in January - Bruges, Belgium
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Bruges, Belgium

Average rainfall in January - Bruges, Belgium
  • Average rainfall in January: 48mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Bruges, Belgium

Average rainfall days in January - Bruges, Belgium
  • Average rainfall days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (12.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bruges, Belgium

Average snowfall in January - Bruges, Belgium
  • Average snowfall in January: 27mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (27mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Bruges, Belgium

Average snowfall days in January - Bruges, Belgium
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bruges, Belgium

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bruges, Belgium
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bruges, Belgium

Average sunshine days in January - Bruges, Belgium
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7 days).

Average UV index in January
Bruges, Belgium

Average UV index in January - Bruges, Belgium
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Bruges, Belgium

Average cloud cover in January - Bruges, Belgium
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Bruges, Belgium

Average visibility in January - Bruges, Belgium
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, November and December (9km).

Bruges, Belgium

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