Brussels Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Brussels. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C (45°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 14°C (57°F) in July to 2°C (36°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Brussels has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 814 mm (32 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Brussels enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In August, you can expect around 79 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation, while in April, Brussels receives about 54 mm (2.1 in). For more details, please visit our Brussels Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Brussels can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Brussels.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 86%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November to 4 m/s (8 knots) in January, February, March and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)