Flemish Brabant Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Flemish Brabant, Belgium in December.

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Leuven Diegem Zaventem Diest

Planning a trip to Flemish Brabant, Belgium this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Flemish Brabant in December

Flemish Brabant, Belgium is a region in Belgium. December in Flemish Brabant generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Leuven.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Londerzeel with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Montenaken with 86 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Leuven receives around 45 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Flemish Brabant by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Flemish Brabant — and find the best time to visit. (based on Leuven)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March12°C (54°F) April16°C (61°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September21°C (70°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Flemish Brabant in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Flemish Brabant.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Flemish Brabant

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Flemish Brabant, Belgium?

Temperature range in Flemish Brabant (December)

Precipitation variation in Flemish Brabant (December)

Leuven

In December Leuven generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
45 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Leuven →

Diegem

In December Diegem generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
45 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Diegem →

Zaventem

In December Zaventem generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
45 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Zaventem →

Diest

In December Diest generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
47 hours
53 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Diest →

Wemmel

In December Wemmel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
45 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Wemmel →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Flemish Brabant, in Belgium.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Flemish Brabant in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Leuven 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Diegem 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Zaventem 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Diest 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Wemmel 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Aarschot 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

Flemish Brabant weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Flemish Brabant, Belgium in December?

Expect poor weather across Flemish Brabant, Belgium in December. The popular destination of Leuven averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Flemish Brabant, Belgium in December?

Leuven averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

Does Flemish Brabant, Belgium get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Flemish Brabant, Belgium. Leuven averages only about 79 mm (3.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Flemish Brabant, Belgium?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Leuven, December may not be the ideal time to visit Flemish Brabant, Belgium.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Leuven. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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