Weather Report: Luxembourg Province, Belgium – January 2025
January 2025 brought a mild start to the year for Luxembourg province in Belgium, with temperatures running slightly above normal and precipitation significantly exceeding seasonal averages. The month presented a typical winter pattern with considerable variability, ranging from harsh cold snaps to surprisingly mild days.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for January reached 1.7 degrees Celsius, marginally above the normal value of 1.4 degrees Celsius, resulting in a positive anomaly of 0.3 degrees. The month experienced notable temperature extremes. The coldest reading occurred on January 14 in Vielsalm, plummeting to -10.3 degrees Celsius, while the warmest day was recorded on January 25 in Rouvroy, reaching 12.1 degrees Celsius. This 22.4-degree difference between the month's extremes illustrates the dynamic weather patterns that characterized the period.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall was notably abundant throughout the month. The province received an average total of 176.2 millimeters, substantially exceeding the normal precipitation of 148.6 millimeters—a 19 percent increase above seasonal expectations. The wettest single day occurred on January 5 in Paliseul, with 32.7 millimeters of precipitation. When examining location-specific totals, Bouillon emerged as the wettest area, accumulating 231.9 millimeters over the month, indicating significant regional variation in rainfall distribution.
Sunshine and Notable Observations
Sunshine hours totaled 92.3 hours, slightly below the normal value of 93.5 hours, representing a one percent decrease. This modest deficit reflects the typical cloud cover associated with winter months in the region. The combination of above-normal temperatures, excessive precipitation, and near-normal sunshine hours created conditions characteristic of a relatively mild and wet January for Luxembourg province.