🌦️January 2026 – A mild, wet and changeable month in Tielt
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January 2026 showed its typical wintry, but notably changeable side in Tielt. The month was characterised by mild temperatures, severalwet periods, and a mix of calm and windy days. Sunshine was rather scarce, while the air quality temporarily deteriorated, especially in the second half of the month.
In this monthly overview from MeteoTielt – Weather Station Tielt we examine how January 2026 unfolded in each aspect based on measured data for temperature, precipitation, wind, solar radiation, UV index and air quality.
🌡️ Temperature
The temperature in January was usually above the normal winter average. During the day, maxima between 8 and 11 °C were regularly recorded, with the highest values towards the end of the month. Night frost occurred only limitedly and was mainly present during the first days of January. Afterwards, minimum temperatures remained almost continuously positive, indicating a persistent influence of mild ocean air and the absence of prolonged continental cold.
🌧️ Precipitation
Precipitation played a dominant role in the weather pattern of January 2026. Several active rain zones moved across the region, with particularly high daily totals recorded at the beginning and towards the end of the month. The precipitation mostly fell in the form of rain, which, along with the mild temperatures, confirms that winter precipitation forms were hardly present. Long dry periods were absent, giving the month as a whole a wet character.
🌬️ Wind
The wind experienced variable conditions throughout the month. Although the average wind speeds generally remained moderate, they were regularly interrupted by strong gusts. These occurred mainly during the passage of low-pressure areas and associated frontal systems, where the pressure differences temporarily increased. This resulted in distinctly turbulent weather on some days.
☀️ Solar Radiation
Solar radiation remained generally limited in January due to the high number of cloudy days and the low position of the sun. However, there were some periods when the cloud cover temporarily decreased, leading to noticeably higher radiation values. These sunnier moments occurred mainly in the middle of the month and were often accompanied by calmer weather.
🌤️ UV Index
The UV index remained low throughout the month and showed little variation. Values around 0.5 to 0.7 are typical for the winter period and are caused by the combination of short day length, low sun angle, and frequent cloud cover. There were no days when increased UV exposure was relevant.
🏭 Air Quality
Air quality showed clear fluctuations in January. During periods with sufficient wind and precipitation, air quality was predominantly good, as pollutants were efficiently dispersed. However, in calmer weather situations, with little wind and a stable atmosphere, air quality temporarily deteriorated. Particularly in the second half of the month, several days were recorded with values in the orange and red categories, indicating a buildup of fine dust and other pollutants.
📌 Conclusion
January 2026 can be described in Tielt as a mild, wet and changeable winter month, in which maritime influences clearly dominated. The combination of relatively high temperatures, regular precipitation, variable winds and limited sunshine fits within the current winter climate of our region. This monthly overview again underscores how dynamic and changeable winter weather can be in West Flanders.
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