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Courcelles Weather in January

Courcelles in January

The short of it: Courcelles in January averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 8 h 28 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 1° · rain 70 mm · daylight 8 h 28 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & September

January in Courcelles brings afternoons near 6° and nights around 1°, with about 70 mm of rain over the month. Courcelles's coldest stretch of the year, 6° by day and 1° by night. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 28 min in mid-January, 26 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Courcelles runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Charleroi, 8 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

January in Courcelles, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 18 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
January
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 28 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CharleroiWallonia8 km SE6°1°67 mm
ChâteletWallonia13 km ESE6°1°65 mm
La LouvièreWallonia13 km W6°1°69 mm
BincheWallonia16 km WSW6°1°68 mm
Braine-l'AlleudWallonia24 km N6°1°69 mm
WaterlooWallonia28 km N6°1°70 mm
Louvain-la-NeuveWallonia28 km NE6°1°65 mm
MonsWallonia30 km W7°1°63 mm

The Almanac · Courcelles Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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Courcelles's coldest stretch of the year, 6° by day and 1° by night. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Courcelles by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°1°70 mm16 km/h8 h 28 min✦✦
February7°1°64 mm16 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦
March11°3°60 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April15°5°48 mm13 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦
May19°8°63 mm13 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°69 mm12 km/h16 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°72 mm11 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦
August24°13°76 mm11 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦
September20°11°59 mm12 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October15°8°70 mm14 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦
November10°4°76 mm14 km/h8 h 53 min✦
December7°2°88 mm16 km/h8 h 1 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Courcelles in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Courcelles in January?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Courcelles's coldest stretch of the year, 6° by day and 1° by night. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is January a good time to visit Courcelles?

The Almanac gives January 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Courcelles in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 28 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 1 min in December to 16 h 25 min in June.

Does it snow in Courcelles in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Courcelles in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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