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When is the best time to go to Brussels

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Brussels.
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When is the best time to visit Brussels?

In general the best time to visit Brussels is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Brussels in different months

This is the average weather in Brussels for each month based on historic data:

May, June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +23°C during July.

In January, February, March, April, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 104 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 65 mm in September.

December bring not the best weather. December is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +3°C.

Climate in Brussels

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Brussels for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+18°C+19°C+24°C+28°C+32°C+34°C+40°C+36°C+35°C+26°C+20°C+17°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+6°C+7°C+10°C+14°C+18°C+21°C+23°C+23°C+20°C+15°C+10°C+7°C
Minimum Temperature
-20°C-13°C-10°C-3°C-1°C+3°C+5°C+6°C+3°C-4°C-7°C-13°C
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
848076717273737378828586
Rain, mm
584961506371696765656065
Snow, mm
853000000028
Average wind speed, m/s
444332223334
Sunny Days
244555555422
Cloud Days
11109877778101011
Rainy Days
141116161615161615161614
Snowy Days
432000000013

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Brussels during the whole year:
The hottest month in Brussels is August with average maximum temperature going up to +23°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +1°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Brussels looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Brussels is December with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 71%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Brussels during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 50 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 15 rainy days and 71 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Brussels during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 3 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Brussels:

What is the hottest month in Brussels?

The hottest month in Brussels is August with average maximum temperature of +23°C.

What is the coldest month in Brussels?

The coldest month in Brussels is January with minimum temperatures of +1°C.

Is Brussels worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Brussels could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Brussels?

if you're looking to visit Brussels when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, July, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 49 mm of rain.

Other cities in Belgium

Check out the weather for other cities in Belgium.

Monthly weather in Brussels

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Brussels, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.