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Waterloo in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (colder, fewer services).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
5°C (41°F) / 0°C (32°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Belgium overall
Prices
Low
Belgium overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Waterloo

Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (colder, fewer services).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • WaterlooHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Belgium overall
Low
Prices · Belgium overall
Low

Belgium overall: Cold and grey; cheap hotels and quiet museums.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Waterloo, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)

    May: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 0 °C (32 °F)

    May: 10 °C (50 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 8 (better)

    May: 9

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    May: 0

January: Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (colder, fewer services).

May: Inside Waterloo's best window: May–September.

Waterloo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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