Leuven weather in August (Flemisch Brabantine, Belgium)

Is August a good time to explore Leuven weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Leuven is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 24°C, cooling down at night to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Leuven in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

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 Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Brussels, Belgium (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Belgium in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Leuven.

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