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Weather in April in Belgium

Considering a trip to Belgium this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Belgium in April?

April in Belgium generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C in De Haan to 16°C in Houthalen. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Houthalen and 7°C in De Haan.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Zeebrugge with an average of 51 mm to moderate rainfall in Elsenborn with 79 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Brussels.

Average sunshine

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 158 hours of sunlight expected in Brussels. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For specific regional insights in Belgium for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Belgium climate page.

Where to go in Belgium in April

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Belgium on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Belgium?

Brussels

In April Brussels generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Brussels
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
12°C 
4°C 
119 hours 
60 mm 
16 days 
16°C 
6°C 
158 hours 
54 mm 
14 days 
May   >> May
>>  
19°C 
9°C 
199 hours 
66 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Brussels

Bruges

In April Bruges generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Bruges
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
11°C 
5°C 
131 hours 
56 mm 
18 days 
14°C 
7°C 
188 hours 
53 mm 
16 days 
May   >> May
>>  
18°C 
10°C 
218 hours 
63 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Bruges

Ostend

In April Ostend generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Ostend
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
10°C 
5°C 
131 hours 
61 mm 
18 days 
poor 
13°C 
7°C 
191 hours 
53 mm 
16 days 
May   >> May
>>  
16°C 
11°C 
220 hours 
62 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Ostend

Antwerp

In April Antwerp generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Antwerp
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
12°C 
4°C 
135 hours 
60 mm 
18 days 
16°C 
6°C 
191 hours 
54 mm 
15 days 
May   >> May
>>  
19°C 
10°C 
220 hours 
67 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Antwerp

Ghent

In April Ghent generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Ghent
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
12°C 
4°C 
124 hours 
58 mm 
18 days 
16°C 
6°C 
173 hours 
56 mm 
16 days 
May   >> May
>>  
19°C 
9°C 
204 hours 
66 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Ghent

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Is April the best time to visit Belgium?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Belgium with overall tolerable weather in Brussels. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Brussels. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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