Weather Report: Namur Province, Belgium – January 2026
January 2026 brought notably mild conditions to Namur province, with temperatures running warmer than the seasonal average throughout the month. The average temperature reached 2.8 degrees Celsius, exceeding the normal value of 2.1 degrees by 0.7 degrees. This temperature anomaly reflects a generally warmer-than-typical winter month for the region.
Temperature Overview
The month experienced a considerable temperature range across the province. The warmest reading occurred in Andenne on January 17th, when temperatures climbed to 13.1 degrees Celsius, providing a notably mild day during the winter period. In contrast, the coldest conditions were recorded in Vresse-sur-Semois on January 5th, dropping to minus 7.7 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the variability typical of winter weather patterns in this region.
Precipitation Patterns
January proved to be significantly drier than normal, with average precipitation totaling just 64.6 millimeters compared to the seasonal normal of 117.1 millimeters. This represents a 45 percent deficit in rainfall, making it a notably dry month for the province. The wettest day occurred in Vresse-sur-Semois on January 9th, when 22.1 millimeters of precipitation fell. Over the entire month, Vresse-sur-Semois emerged as the wettest location in the province, accumulating 97.4 millimeters of rain.
Sunshine and Notable Observations
Sunshine hours totaled 99.9 hours during January, slightly below the normal value of 110.0 hours, representing a 9 percent deficit. This modest reduction in sunshine reflects typical winter conditions with increased cloud cover during certain periods. The combination of above-average temperatures, significantly reduced precipitation, and near-normal sunshine hours created weather conditions that were warmer and drier than climatologically expected for January in Namur province.