Gent in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Gent in january 2025
The weather in Gent in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 53.2cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Cloudy
33% of time
20%
14%
11%
Weather at 12pm
43°F
Cloudy
35% of time
23%
19%
11%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Cloudy
34% of time
20%
19%
11%
Weather at 3am
38°F
27%
23%
13%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Gent in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Gent in january.
The climate of Gent in january is very bad
The weather in january in Gent is wet (with 2.5in of rainfall over 4 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 2.8in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is quite cold there this month. Do not forget to cover yourself! The thermometer averaged maximum of 43°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Gent is 41°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Gent in the month of january with a maximum record of 58°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2013. You can expect to have about 9 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 29% of time.
On average, in Gent, the days of january last 08:26. Sunrise is at 08:42 and sets at 17:08.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Gent in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 58°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 53.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.45km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 63% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:42 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:08 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:26 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Gent in january 2024:
45°F to 47°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 45°F
32°F to 36°F
29°F to 34°F
27°F to 32°F
27°F to 32°F
29°F to 36°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 41°F
38°F to 41°F
34°F to 38°F
31°F to 36°F
31°F to 32°F
32°F to 38°F
31°F to 38°F
29°F to 32°F
32°F to 43°F
49°F to 52°F
41°F to 52°F
50°F to 56°F
41°F to 50°F
47°F to 52°F
36°F to 45°F
36°F to 50°F
43°F to 52°F
47°F to 49°F
41°F to 49°F
Map: other cities in Belgium in january
Cities near Gent:
| Eeklo in january | very bad weather |
| Aalst in january | very bad weather |
| Dendermonde in january | very bad weather |
| Sint-Niklaas in january | very bad weather |
| Geraardsbergen in january | very bad weather |
| Brugge in january | very bad weather |
| Kortrijk in january | very bad weather |
| Zwin in january | very bad weather |
| Roeselare in january | very bad weather |
| Knokke-Heist in january | very bad weather |
| Mouscron in january | very bad weather |
| Brussels in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Gent in january:
Weather data for Gent for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Gent. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Gent can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Gent.