Weather in February in Belgium
Are you planning a trip a to Belgium in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Belgium in February?
February in Belgium generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Schoenberg to 9°C in Poperinge. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Poperinge and -2°C in Schoenberg.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Roesbrugge-Haringe with an average of 59 mm to moderate rainfall in Nivezé with 100 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 77 hours of sunshine in Brussels. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For specific regional insights in Belgium for February, 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 February
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Belgium?
Brussels
In February Brussels generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Bruges
In February Bruges generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Ostend
In February Ostend generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Antwerp
In February Antwerp generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Ghent
In February Ghent generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Belgium?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Brussels, February may not be the ideal time to visit Belgium.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Brussels. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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