January 2025 in the province of Liège presented a relatively mild month with temperatures hovering near seasonal norms, though precipitation levels significantly exceeded typical values for this period. The month demonstrated the variable character typical of winter weather in the Belgian Ardennes region, with notable fluctuations between warm and cold episodes.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for January in Liège reached 1.9 degrees Celsius, remaining virtually unchanged from the normal value of 2.0 degrees Celsius, resulting in a minimal anomaly of -0.1 degrees. However, this modest average conceals considerable daily variation across the province. The warmest conditions occurred on January 6th in Bassenge, where temperatures climbed to 12.4 degrees Celsius, providing a brief respite from winter conditions. In stark contrast, the coldest reading was recorded on January 14th in Baelen, plummeting to -12.6 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the significant temperature range experienced throughout the month.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall proved notably abundant during January, with an average total of 142.7 millimeters across the province. This represented a substantial 23 percent increase above the normal precipitation of 115.9 millimeters. The wettest single day occurred on January 5th in Lierneux, which received 23.0 millimeters of precipitation. When examining cumulative totals by location, Lincent emerged as the wettest area, accumulating 158.3 millimeters throughout the month, underscoring the variable distribution of precipitation across Liège's diverse terrain.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
Sunshine hours totaled 108.7 hours for the month, representing a modest 3 percent decrease from the normal value of 112.2 hours. This slight deficit reflects the typical cloud cover and overcast conditions associated with winter weather patterns in the region. The combination of above-average precipitation and near-normal temperatures created conditions characteristic of a damp, cool January in the Belgian Ardennes, with frequent cloud cover limiting direct solar radiation throughout the month.