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Brussels in January

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Brussels are June, July, August and September. In January, cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
3°C
Rainfall
150 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In January, Brussels is typically cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options. Average temperatures sit around 3°C with about 150mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Brussels in January

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Church of St. Catherine, Brussels
The Church of St. Catherine is a Catholic parish church in Brussels, Belgium. It is dedicated to Saint Catherine.
Place Sainte-Catherine
The Place Sainte-Catherine or Sint-Katelijneplein is a square in the Quays or Sainte-Catherine/Sint-Katelijne Quarter of Brussels, Belgium. The Church of St. Catherine, of which it
Black Tower (Brussels)
The Black Tower is a medieval tower in central Brussels, Belgium. It is one of the best preserved remains of the first fortifications of Brussels, built at the start of the 13th ce
Manstein plan
The Manstein plan was the war plan of the German armed forces for the Battle of France in 1940. The original invasion plan was an awkward compromise devised by General Franz Halder
Place de la Bourse, Brussels
The Place de la Bourse or Beursplein, meaning "Stock Exchange Square", is a major square in central Brussels, Belgium. It was created following the covering of the river Senne (186
Saint-Géry Island
Saint-Géry Island or Sint-Goriks Island was the largest island in the river Senne in Brussels, Belgium. It was named after Saint Gaugericus of Cambrai, who according to legend, bui

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Brussels in January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Brussels?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Brussels's best months are generally June, July, August and September.

What is the weather like in Brussels in January?+

Expect average temperatures around 3°C. Rainfall averages about 150mm for the month. In short, cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

What should I pack for Brussels in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

What is there to do in Brussels in January?+

Popular things to do include Church of St. Catherine, Brussels, Place Sainte-Catherine, Black Tower (Brussels) and Manstein plan. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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