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Belgium weather in October

Planning a getaway to Belgium this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Belgium in October?

October in Belgium generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 13°C in Schoenberg to 16°C in Dranouter. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Dranouter and 6°C in Schoenberg.

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hofstade with an average of 62 mm to moderate rainfall in Bredene with 99 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 110 hours of sunlight anticipated in Brussels. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For specific regional insights in Belgium for October, 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 October

Find the average weather conditions in October for the most popular destinations in Belgium on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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 in Belgium

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

Average weather in Brussels

In October Brussels generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Brussels
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21°C 
11°C 
142 hours 
61 mm 
16 days 
16°C 
8°C 
110 hours 
63 mm 
18 days 
11°C 
5°C 
60 hours 
67 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Brussels

Average weather in Bruges

In October Bruges generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Bruges
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20°C 
13°C 
153 hours 
72 mm 
15 days 
16°C 
10°C 
117 hours 
77 mm 
17 days 
12°C 
6°C 
66 hours 
78 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Bruges

Average weather in Ostend

In October Ostend generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Ostend
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19°C 
14°C 
160 hours 
85 mm 
16 days 
16°C 
11°C 
120 hours 
97 mm 
18 days 
12°C 
8°C 
65 hours 
101 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Ostend

Average weather in Antwerp

In October Antwerp generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Antwerp
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21°C 
12°C 
166 hours 
64 mm 
15 days 
16°C 
8°C 
118 hours 
65 mm 
17 days 
11°C 
5°C 
64 hours 
69 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Antwerp

Average weather in Ghent

In October Ghent generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Ghent
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21°C 
12°C 
145 hours 
64 mm 
15 days 
16°C 
8°C 
120 hours 
64 mm 
16 days 
11°C 
5°C 
67 hours 
68 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Ghent

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

Is October the best time to visit Belgium?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Brussels, October might be a good time to visit Belgium. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Belgium is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Brussels. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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