Brussels Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Brussels has a temperate climate with four seasons spanning the whole year. Temperatures are relatively mild during throughout year. On average Belgium gets more rainfall than the UK and slightly less than the Netherlands, the rainiest months are July (mid-summer) and December (early winter). The month with the least rain in Brussels is April (spring). Despite so much rain, humidity is moderate (around 70%).
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Brussels. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 2°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Brussels has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 814 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Brussels enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In August, you can expect around 79 mm of precipitation, while in April, Brussels receives about 54 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November to 4 m/s in January, February, March and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the weather conditions for any month in Brussels.
The best time of year to visit Brussels in Belgium
During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 79 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 54 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 205 hours of sunshine.
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