Weather Report: Henegouwen, Belgium – January 2026
January 2026 brought milder than average conditions to the province of Henegouwen, with temperatures running noticeably warmer than the seasonal norm. The month presented a mixed weather pattern, characterized by above-average temperatures but significantly drier conditions than typical for this winter month.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for January reached 3.7 degrees Celsius, which is 0.8 degrees above the normal value of 2.9 degrees. This positive anomaly indicates a warmer than usual winter month across the province. The warmest day occurred on January 17th in Mons, where temperatures climbed to 12.4 degrees Celsius, providing a notable mild spell during the month. In contrast, the coldest conditions were recorded on January 6th in La Louvière, where temperatures dropped to minus 6.6 degrees Celsius, creating a temperature range of approximately 19 degrees between the month's extremes.
Precipitation Patterns
January proved to be considerably drier than normal, with an average total precipitation of 73.0 millimeters compared to the seasonal normal of 114.1 millimeters. This represents a 36 percent deficit in rainfall. The wettest day occurred on January 9th in Comines-Warneton, where 31.7 millimeters of rain fell. Over the entire month, Comines-Warneton emerged as the wettest location in the province, accumulating 98.7 millimeters of precipitation.
Sunshine and Special Observations
Sunshine duration totaled 104.4 hours for the month, slightly below the normal value of 110.2 hours, representing a 5 percent deficit. Despite the drier conditions overall, the province experienced relatively consistent cloud cover throughout January. The combination of above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation created conditions that were notably warmer and drier than the historical January average for Henegouwen.