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Belgium Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Belgium in December.

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Brussels Bruges Ostend Durbuy

Planning a journey to Belgium this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Belgium in December

December in Belgium generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Schoenberg to 9°C (48°F) in Ostend. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Ostend and -1°C (30°F) in Schoenberg.

For specific regional insights in Belgium, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Roesbrugge-Haringe with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to high rainfall in Chassepierre with 118 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. Brussels experiences about 45 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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Best Places to Visit in Belgium in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Belgium

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Belgium?

Temperature range in Belgium (December)

Precipitation variation in Belgium (December)

Brussels

In December Brussels generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
45 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Brussels →

Bruges

In December Bruges generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
51 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Bruges →

Ostend

In December Ostend generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
48 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ostend →

Antwerp

In December Antwerp generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
49 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Antwerp →

Ghent

In December Ghent generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
50 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ghent →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Belgium in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Brussels 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Bruges 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Ostend 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Durbuy 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Ypres 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Antwerp 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

Belgium weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Belgium in December?

In December, Belgium generally has poor weather conditions. Brussels sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Belgium in December?

Daytime temperatures in Brussels peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in December, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does Belgium get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Brussels averages just 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Belgium.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Belgium?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Belgium due to the typically poor weather in Brussels.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Brussels. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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