Leuven weather in August (Flemisch Brabantine, Belgium)

What can you expect from the weather in Leuven during August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Leuven, August is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Leuven in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 198 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Leuven climate page with graphs.

 

Leuven, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 81 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 198 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Brussels, Belgium (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Belgium in August

Find out more about the weather in Belgium in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in Leuven in August?

For visitors traveling to Leuven, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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