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Climate & Weather in Brussels

Rain mm/yr
814

Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: weather-atlas.com, climatestotravel.com

Good to Know

  • Pack an umbrella year-round; rainfall is fairly consistent across all months, with an average of 200 rainy days annually.
  • Winter brings colder nights (dropping to around -6°C (21°F)) but daytime highs rarely fall below 6°C (43°F).
  • Summer temperatures peak at 23°C (73°F) but evenings can still be cool; dress in layers.
  • April offers the driest conditions with lowest rainfall (51mm), making it ideal for walking and cycling exploration.
  • Late afternoon showers and brief downpours are common even during sunny spells—always carry waterproof gear.
  • Humidity remains moderate to high throughout the year (around 70-84%), contributing to the damp feel.
  • December and January have the shortest daylight hours (2-3 hours of daily sunshine) and highest cloud cover.

Spring Best

Rainfall Mm
51-67mm
Temp Range Celsius
10-18°C (50–64°F)
Temp Range Fahrenheit
10-18°C (50–64°F)
Notes
Lower rainfall, increasingly sunny days, mild temperatures with cool evenings

Months

  • April
  • May

Summer Best

Rainfall Mm
72-79mm
Temp Range Celsius
20-23°C (68–73°F)
Temp Range Fahrenheit
20-23°C (68–73°F)
Notes
Warmest temperatures with occasional pleasant sunny periods; mix of sun and showers

Months

  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September

Brussels has a temperate Marine West Coast climate with four distinct seasons. Temperatures remain relatively mild year-round, but rainfall is consistent throughout the year.

Snowfall

Occurs
Yes
Frequency
Occurs sporadically but does not accumulate heavily
Month Most Snowfall
February
Snowfall Days February
5.9
Average Snowfall Days Per Year
23.7

Potential Months

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • November
  • December

Explanation

April through May and June through September offer optimal conditions

Worst Months

Explanation
January, February, and December have least optimal conditions
Rainfall Mm
75-81mm
Temp Range Celsius
3-6°C (37–43°F)
Temp Range Fahrenheit
3-6°C (37–43°F)
Notes
Cold temperatures, most rainfall concentration, minimal sunshine hours, potential frost and occasional snow

Months

  • January
  • February
  • December

Rainfall Patterns

Driest Month
April
Annual Total Mm
814
Driest Amount Mm
51
Wettest Amount Mm
79
Note Rainfall
Rainfall is consistent throughout the year with minimal variation (25mm range between driest and wettest).

Wettest Months

  • August
  • December

Temperature Range

Coldest Avg
3.7
Warmest Avg
18.5
Coldest Unit
°C
Warmest Unit
°C
Coldest Month
January
Warmest Month
July
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026

These are the sources cited in this climate & weather research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.

  1. 1.weather-atlas.com
  2. 2.climatestotravel.com
  3. 3.brussels.info
  4. 4.weather-and-climate.com
  5. 5.en.climate-data.org

Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.