Brussels weather in August (Brussels Region, Belgium)

How is the weather in Brussels in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Brussels the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Brussels in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 198 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Brussels. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Brussels climate page with graphs.

 

Brussels, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 198 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Belgium in August

Find out more about the weather in Belgium in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Brussels in August?

For visitors traveling to Brussels, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Brussels.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Belgium? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Belgium. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.