When is the best time to go to Brussels
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Brussels, Belgium. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Brussels
Brussels weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Brussels are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 66mm | 1.8hrs | 9.8hrs |
The climate in Brussels during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Brussels for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Brussels and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Brussels with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 52mm | 3.3hrs | 11.2hrs |
February in Brussels is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Brussels.
February is in the winter in Brussels and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Brussels with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Brussels weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 70mm | 4.3hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Brussels is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Brussels for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Brussels and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Brussels with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 55mm | 5.8hrs | 14.9hrs |
Brussels's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Brussels, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Brussels and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Brussels with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 69mm | 7.1hrs | 16.8hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Brussels and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Brussels, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Brussels and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Brussels with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 77mm | 7.5hrs | 9.8hrs |
The climate in Brussels during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Brussels, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Brussels and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Brussels with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 75mm | 7.2hrs | 11.2hrs |
July in Brussels is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Brussels, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Brussels and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Brussels with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 63mm | 7.6hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Brussels is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Brussels, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Brussels and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Brussels with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 60mm | 6.1hrs | 14.9hrs |
Brussels's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Brussels, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Brussels and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Brussels with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Brussels weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 72mm | 4.2hrs | 16.8hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Brussels and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Brussels.
October is in the fall / autumn in Brussels and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Brussels with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 79mm | 2.8hrs | 9.8hrs |
Brussels's weather in November is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Brussels for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Brussels and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Brussels with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Brussels weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 75mm | 1.8hrs | 11.2hrs |
December in Brussels is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Brussels for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Brussels and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Brussels with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Brussels weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 22.4°C 72.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 52mm 2ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 4.7°C 40.5°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 79mm 3.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 18.7°C 65.7°F |
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