Weather Report: Zeeland, January 2026
January 2026 brought relatively mild conditions to Zeeland, with temperatures hovering close to seasonal norms throughout the month. The average temperature reached 4.2 degrees Celsius, just slightly below the normal value of 4.3 degrees, resulting in a minimal anomaly of -0.1 degrees. Despite this overall stability, the province experienced considerable temperature fluctuations, with the coldest reading of -4.8 degrees Celsius recorded in Terneuzen on January 11th, while the warmest day saw temperatures climb to 11.6 degrees Celsius in the same location on January 17th.
Precipitation levels were slightly elevated during the month, with an average total of 86.5 millimeters compared to the normal value of 84.6 millimeters, representing a 2 percent increase above average. The wettest single day occurred in Sluis on January 9th, when 14.1 millimeters of rain fell. Overall, Sluis emerged as the wettest location across the province, accumulating 93.5 millimeters of precipitation throughout January.
Sunshine hours exceeded expectations for the winter month, with 124.0 hours of sunshine recorded across Zeeland against a normal value of 115.8 hours. This represents a notable 7 percent increase above the seasonal average, providing residents with more daylight hours than typically expected during this period of the year.
The month's most significant weather event was the substantial rainfall on January 9th in Sluis, which delivered nearly 14 millimeters in a single day. The temperature range between the coldest and warmest days spanned 16.4 degrees Celsius, illustrating the dynamic nature of Zeeland's winter weather patterns during this particular month.