Belgium Braces for Windy, Rainy Weather and Snow in Early 2025

Brussels (Eurotoday newspaper): On January 1, 2025, Belgium experienced mostly cloudy and windy weather. Temperatures ranged from 2°C in the High Ardennes to 11°C in the west, with rain and potential snow in higher areas.

On January 1, 2025, the weather is mostly cloudy and windy. Some areas in the High Ardennes are slippery in the morning. By the afternoon, rain comes from the North Sea to the northwest. Temperatures range from 2 to 3 degrees in the High Ardennes and about 11 degrees in the West. Winds are strong, especially at the coast, with gusts reaching 90 kilometres per hour. Rain will continue into the evening and night. In the High Belgium area, rain may turn to snow at higher places.

What weather can Belgium expect in early January 2025?

On Thursday morning, snow will fall in the southeast, with clear skies and some clouds later in the day. It will be cold, with temperatures between 0 to 4 degrees in the south and around 5 to 6 degrees in other areas. On Friday morning, expect chilly weather and some slippery spots. The day will start clear but may have low clouds and freezing fog in some places. A few light wintry showers might occur, especially in the north. Saturday will bring a mix of sun and clouds, staying dry for most, but it will still be quite cold. Later that night, snow or freezing rain could arrive from France.

In early January 2025, Belgium will face typical winter weather. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 5°C, while nights could drop close to freezing at 0°C. Residents can look forward to about 2 hours of sunshine each day, but there will be around 18 days with rain, totalling about 66 mm for the month. This means people should prepare for cold and damp conditions, with limited sunshine and frequent rainfall throughout January.