Mechelen Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Mechelen. 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.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Mechelen has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 803 mm (32 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Mechelen has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, August, with 78 mm (3.1 in), and the driest month, April, with 52 mm (2 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Mechelen Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Mechelen. 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

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Mechelen.

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 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)