Weather Report: Waals-Brabant, Belgium – January 2026
January 2026 brought notably mild conditions to Waals-Brabant, with temperatures running warmer than the seasonal average. The month recorded an average temperature of 3.3 degrees Celsius, representing an anomaly of 0.7 degrees above the normal value of 2.6 degrees. This warmer-than-usual pattern was punctuated by both cold and mild extremes that characterized the month's variable weather.
Temperature Overview
The coldest conditions occurred on January 6th in Rebecq, where temperatures plummeted to minus 5.6 degrees Celsius. In stark contrast, the warmest day of the month was recorded on January 17th in Beauvechain, reaching 12.6 degrees Celsius. This substantial temperature range of approximately 18 degrees demonstrates the dynamic nature of winter weather patterns across the province during this period.
Precipitation Patterns
January proved to be notably drier than average, with total precipitation reaching only 74.3 millimeters compared to the normal value of 111.5 millimeters. This represents a 33 percent deficit from typical January rainfall. The wettest single day occurred on January 9th in Waterloo, which recorded 24.5 millimeters of precipitation. Rebecq emerged as the wettest location overall for the month, accumulating 92.0 millimeters of rain.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Despite the winter season, sunshine hours exceeded expectations. The province recorded 115.0 hours of sunshine, surpassing the normal value of 109.7 hours by approximately 5 percent. This above-average sunshine, combined with the drier conditions and milder temperatures, created relatively pleasant winter weather for much of the month. The combination of reduced precipitation and increased sunshine hours made January 2026 a notably drier and brighter winter month for Waals-Brabant compared to historical averages.