Brussels’s climate is typically continental, though tempered by the influence of the Atlantic Ocean: winters are therefore cold but don’t reach the freezing temperatures of Scandinavian countries; summers are warm but not scorching.
Rain, unfortunately, is very frequent throughout the year: expect grey skies and damp weather during your visit. Statistically, the season with the least rainfall is spring, but it’s advisable to pack an umbrella or waterproof jacket even if you’re travelling during this period.
The best time to visit Brussels is September, a month when it’s still warm enough to spend time outdoors but you’ll avoid the crowds and high prices of July and August. During this period the city is very lively and various events and outdoor performances are organised.
Visiting Brussels in winter can be a good idea if you don’t mind the cold too much: you’ll be able to take advantage of very low prices for flights and hotels and enjoy the most famous attractions without the crowds.
Brussels is also perfect to visit at Christmas (providing you’re willing to brave the cold!): the lights and decorations add magic to its distinctive charm as a northern capital with a touch of French elegance. Its Christmas markets may not be the most famous in Europe, but the atmosphere is truly atmospheric.
Given the unpredictable weather in Brussels, always check the weather forecast before you depart so you know what to pack.
The hottest months of the year in Weather in Brussels are June, September, July and August, when the monthly average temperature reaches 22 °C, while the coldest months of January and February the thermometer drops up to 0 °C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max °C | 5 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Min °C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
In Weather in Brussels rainiest months of the year are March and June during which monthly rainfall average reaches 90 mm. On the other side, driest months are April, September, February and August when the average rainfall is reduced to 50 mm per month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mm | 70 | 50 | 80 | 60 | 70 | 90 | 70 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Days | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
January, June, August, September, November, February, March, April, May, July and December are sunniest months of the year. During that months, from sunrise to sunset there are 6 total sunshine hours in Weather in Brussels. In January, June, August, September, November and October sunshine hours are reduced to 4.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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