Leuven Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Belgium, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with July peaking at 24°C (75°F) and January dropping to 7°C (45°F).
Leuven sees a moderate amount of rain/snowfall, totalling around 831 mm (33 in) per year. Sunshine peaks in July, when the city sees around 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Leuven
Visitors to Leuven can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C (45°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 14°C (57°F) in July to around 2°C (36°F) during January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Leuven
Generally, Leuven experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 831 mm (33 in) yearly. Year-round, Leuven has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, August, with 81 mm (3.2 in), and the driest month, April, with 55 mm (2.2 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Leuven Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Leuven
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Leuven. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Leuven by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Leuven.
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
Wind Speed in Leuven
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s (6 knots) and 4 m/s (8 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November and highest during January, February, March and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Leuven 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Leuven
During May, June, July, August and September, Leuven experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 19°C (67°F) and 24°C (76°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 62 mm (2.4 in) and 81 mm (3.2 in). Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
