Brussels weather in December (Brussels Region, Belgium)

Interested in knowing the climate of Brussels in December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Brussels includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Brussels in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 45 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Brussels. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Brussels, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 86%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 45 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Belgium in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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