January 2026 brought relatively mild conditions to the Belgian province of Limburg, with temperatures averaging 3.1 degrees Celsius, slightly above the normal value of 2.8 degrees. This modest positive anomaly of 0.3 degrees reflects a winter month that was marginally warmer than typical for the season.
Temperature Overview
The month experienced a notable temperature range across the province. The warmest day occurred on January 17th in As, where temperatures reached 12.8 degrees Celsius, providing a brief respite from winter conditions. In contrast, the coldest temperatures were recorded in Bree on January 11th, dropping to minus 7.3 degrees Celsius. This substantial 20-degree difference between the month's extreme temperatures illustrates the variability characteristic of winter weather patterns in Limburg.
Precipitation Patterns
January proved to be significantly drier than normal, with total precipitation averaging 62.8 millimeters across the province. This represents a substantial 42 percent below the normal monthly precipitation of 107.4 millimeters. The wettest day occurred on January 9th in Beringen, where 20 millimeters of rain fell. Among the various locations monitored, Voeren recorded the highest total precipitation for the month at 76.1 millimeters, still considerably below seasonal norms.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
Sunshine duration remained nearly consistent with historical averages, totaling 113.9 hours compared to the normal 115.4 hours, representing a minimal anomaly of minus 1 percent. This near-normal sunshine despite the drier conditions suggests that cloud cover was not excessive throughout the month. The combination of above-average temperatures, significantly reduced precipitation, and near-normal sunshine hours created weather conditions that were somewhat atypical for a Belgian winter month, with drier and slightly milder characteristics than usually expected during January.