January 2026 brought relatively mild conditions to the Belgian province of Luxemburg, with temperatures hovering just above the seasonal average. The month presented a mixed weather pattern characterized by below-normal precipitation and reduced sunshine, creating typical winter conditions for this southeastern Belgian region.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for January 2026 reached 1.5 degrees Celsius, marginally exceeding the normal value of 1.4 degrees Celsius by 0.1 degrees. This minimal positive anomaly indicates near-normal thermal conditions throughout the month. The temperature range was substantial, reflecting the variability typical of winter weather. The coldest reading occurred on January 5th in Vielsalm, plummeting to minus 10.4 degrees Celsius, while the warmest day was recorded on January 17th in Rendeux, reaching 12.3 degrees Celsius. This 22.7-degree spread demonstrates the dynamic nature of the month's weather patterns.
Precipitation Patterns
Precipitation was notably below normal, with the province receiving an average total of 85.3 millimeters compared to the seasonal normal of 148.6 millimeters. This represents a significant 43 percent deficit from expected rainfall amounts. The wettest day occurred on January 9th in Attert, where 28.2 millimeters fell. When examining individual locations, Florenville recorded the highest monthly total with 108.5 millimeters, indicating that precipitation was unevenly distributed across the province.
Sunshine and Notable Observations
Sunshine hours totaled 76.5 hours for the month, falling 18 percent below the normal expectation of 93.5 hours. This reduction reflects the typical cloud cover associated with winter months in this region. The combination of below-average precipitation and reduced sunshine suggests a cloudier than average January, though precipitation amounts remained considerably lower than climatological norms. The dry conditions, despite cloud cover, may have been influenced by the prevailing weather patterns during this period.