Weather Report for Walloon Brabant, Belgium: January 2025
January 2025 brought a notably wet and relatively mild month to Walloon Brabant, with temperatures hovering close to seasonal norms but precipitation significantly above average. The province experienced considerable weather variability throughout the month, ranging from mild early-month conditions to a sharp cold spell mid-month.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for January reached 2.3 degrees Celsius, just 0.3 degrees below the normal value of 2.6 degrees. Despite this modest deficit, the month displayed considerable temperature swings. The warmest day occurred on January 6th at Beauvechain, where temperatures climbed to 11.9 degrees Celsius, providing a brief respite from winter conditions. In stark contrast, the coldest reading came on January 13th, also at Beauvechain, plummeting to minus 8.1 degrees Celsius, marking a dramatic 20-degree temperature range across the month.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall proved to be the defining characteristic of January 2025. The province received an average of 163.1 millimetres of precipitation, representing a substantial 46 percent increase above the normal monthly total of 111.5 millimetres. The wettest single day occurred on January 25th in Braine-le-Château, where 24.7 millimetres fell. Nivelles emerged as the wettest location overall, accumulating 176.2 millimetres throughout the month, underscoring the uneven distribution of rainfall across the region.
Sunshine and Notable Observations
Sunshine hours totalled 94.6 hours during January, falling 14 percent short of the normal 109.7 hours. This reduction reflects the frequent cloud cover and rainy conditions that dominated much of the month. The combination of above-average precipitation, reduced sunshine, and near-normal temperatures created typical winter weather patterns for Walloon Brabant, with wet conditions prevailing over the region throughout the period.