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Weather in February in Belgium

Planning a trip to Belgium this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Belgium, check out the map below.

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

Brussels experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 77 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a more detailed look at Belgium's conditions throughout the year, check out our Belgium climate page.

Where to go in Belgium in February

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

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Belgium, check out our Belgium's climate page.

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.

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
<<   January January
<<  
7°C 
2°C 
54 hours 
67 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
2°C 
77 hours 
68 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
12°C 
4°C 
119 hours 
60 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Brussels

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.

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
<<   January January
<<  
8°C 
3°C 
64 hours 
68 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
3°C 
85 hours 
64 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
11°C 
5°C 
131 hours 
56 mm 
18 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Bruges

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.

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
<<   January January
<<  
8°C 
4°C 
60 hours 
79 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
4°C 
82 hours 
73 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
5°C 
131 hours 
61 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Ostend

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.

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
<<   January January
<<  
7°C 
2°C 
60 hours 
68 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
2°C 
78 hours 
68 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
12°C 
4°C 
135 hours 
60 mm 
18 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Antwerp

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.

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
<<   January January
<<  
8°C 
2°C 
61 hours 
66 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February February
8°C 
2°C 
79 hours 
64 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
12°C 
4°C 
124 hours 
58 mm 
18 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Ghent

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Belgium.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Belgium.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Belgium? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Belgium.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.