January 2026 brought relatively mild conditions to Limburg, with temperatures hovering just above the seasonal average. The month was characterized by a notably drier than normal pattern, with precipitation falling well short of typical January levels. Sunshine hours remained close to normal, providing occasional bright intervals throughout the month.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for January in Limburg reached 2.8 degrees Celsius, marginally warmer than the normal 2.6 degrees, representing an anomaly of 0.2 degrees. The coldest day occurred on January 11 in Heerlen, where temperatures plummeted to minus 7.9 degrees Celsius. In stark contrast, the warmest day was recorded on January 17 in Sittard-Geleen, reaching 12.6 degrees Celsius. This 20.5-degree difference between the month's extremes illustrates the variability typical of winter weather in the region.
Precipitation Patterns
January proved significantly drier than normal, with an average total of 66.0 millimeters compared to the normal 105.3 millimeters, representing a 37 percent deficit. The wettest day occurred on January 9 in Venlo, where 16.0 millimeters of rain fell. Echt-Susteren emerged as the wettest location across the province, accumulating 88.0 millimeters throughout the month. The below-average precipitation was a defining characteristic of this January, contributing to drier than typical conditions across Limburg.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Sunshine hours totaled 118.5 hours, virtually matching the normal 119.0 hours with no anomaly. This consistency in sunshine despite the drier conditions provided residents with typical winter light levels. The combination of mild temperatures, reduced rainfall, and normal sunshine hours created relatively pleasant conditions for a winter month in Limburg, though the significant precipitation deficit may have impacted water resources and agricultural conditions in the region.