Weather Report: Antwerpen, Belgium – January 2025
January 2025 brought a notably wet and relatively cool month to the province of Antwerpen, with precipitation levels significantly above normal and sunshine hours falling short of seasonal expectations. The month presented a mixed weather pattern typical of winter conditions in Belgium, with considerable rainfall offsetting what was otherwise a near-normal temperature regime.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for January in Antwerpen reached 3.1 degrees Celsius, which was marginally below the normal value of 3.3 degrees, resulting in a temperature anomaly of -0.2 degrees. Despite the overall coolness, the month experienced notable temperature variation. The warmest day occurred on January 6 in Kasterlee, where temperatures climbed to 12.4 degrees Celsius, providing a brief respite from winter conditions. Conversely, the coldest reading was recorded in Laakdal on January 14, plummeting to -8.1 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the significant temperature swings characteristic of early winter weather patterns.
Precipitation and Moisture
Rainfall dominated the month's weather story. Antwerpen received an average total of 125.0 millimeters of precipitation, representing a substantial 30 percent above the normal value of 96.3 millimeters. The wettest single day occurred on January 5 in Essen, where 24.0 millimeters fell. When examining precipitation by location, Balen emerged as the wettest area, accumulating 145.9 millimeters throughout the month, underscoring the variable nature of rainfall distribution across the province.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
Sunshine hours proved limited during January, with the province recording 88.2 hours compared to the normal expectation of 109.1 hours, representing a 19 percent deficit. This reduction in sunshine, combined with elevated precipitation, created the typical grey and damp conditions associated with winter in Flanders.
Overall, January 2025 in Antwerpen was characterized by above-average rainfall, below-average sunshine, and near-normal temperatures, creating conditions typical of a wet winter month in Belgium.