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Luxembourg in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Luxembourg in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Luxembourg in January 2025

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
January may not be the ideal time to visit Luxembourg, as the weather can be not ideal. The daily average high temperature does not get higher than +39°F, and there are only about 2 sunny days in the month. Typically there are also 7 rainy days, a total monthly rainfall of approximately 59 mm. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Luxembourg;

Average weather

☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
+1°F
Min.
+57°F
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Luxembourg has uncomfortable weather in January.

Average temperature in Luxembourg in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Luxembourg for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +52°F during the day to a minimum of +25°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +41°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +41°F.

Is Luxembourg warm or cold in January?

Luxembourg is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +41°F to +39°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +34°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Luxembourg, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Luxembourg in January

Luxembourg weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+41°F+39°F+41°F
Min. temperature
+7°F+1°F+5°F
Max. temperature
+61°F+57°F+68°F
Rainfall
68 mm59 mm52 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
88%87%80%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
224
Cloudy days
192018
Rainy days
775
Snowy days
321

January weather is still as bad as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +41°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +39°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 68 mm to 59 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 88% to 87%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Luxembourg in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Luxembourg is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Luxembourg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 80 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Luxembourg wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 74 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 52 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Luxembourg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 0%, for a monthly total of around 20 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Luxembourg.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Luxembourg?

This is the weather in Luxembourg in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+51°F
2 January
☁️
+52°F
3 January
🌧️
+49°F
4 January
🌧️
+49°F
5 January
☁️
+40°F
6 January
☁️
+40°F
7 January
🌧️
+37°F
8 January
🌧️
+39°F
9 January
🌧️
+40°F
10 January
🌫️
+34°F
11 January
🌫️
+33°F
12 January
☁️
+38°F
13 January
☀️
+42°F
14 January
☀️
+46°F
15 January
🌫️
+33°F
16 January
🌫️
+33°F
17 January
🌫️
+38°F
18 January
🌫️
+43°F
19 January
🌫️
+38°F
20 January
☀️
+39°F
21 January
☁️
+39°F
22 January
☁️
+40°F
23 January
☁️
+39°F
24 January
☀️
+44°F
25 January
🌫️
+33°F
26 January
🌫️
+32°F
27 January
🌫️
+36°F
28 January
☁️
+40°F
29 January
🌧️
+46°F
30 January
☀️
+45°F
31 January
☁️
+41°F
In January 2023 Luxembourg had 5 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +41°F, with an absolute maximum of +52°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 91%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Luxembourg climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Luxembourg in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+30°F) and the highest in 2020 (+46°F). The driest year was 1979 with only 3 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 161 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Luxembourg in January:

Is January a good time to visit Luxembourg?

There is never a bad time to go to Luxembourg, but the weather isn’t the best in January, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Luxembourg and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Luxembourg in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Luxembourg rainy in January?

Luxembourg is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Luxembourg in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Luxembourg in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Luxembourg

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Luxembourg, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.