Brussels, BelgiumQuick decision
When to visit Brussels?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
14°C–22°C in July
🌧 Least rain
35% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (44%)
📅 Best score
7.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Chocolate & WafflesYear-round — Pierre Marcolini, Wittamer and Liège waffles.
Comics & Art NouveauYear-round — Comic Strip Museum, Horta Art Nouveau trail.
BeerYear-round — Delirium Café, Cantillon and hundreds of Belgian beers.
Grand-PlaceYear-round — Europe's most beautiful square, flower carpet (August).
Monthly climate data
Brussels weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 6°C | 44% | 2.6 | 2.8h | 2.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 2°C | 9°C | 43% | 2.3 | 5.5h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 4°C | 11°C | 41% | 2.2 | 8.3h | 4.6/10 |
| ⛅ April | 5°C | 14°C | 36% | 1.5 | 10.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 18°C | 37% | 2.0 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 13°C | 22°C | 36% | 2.4 | 12.5h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 14°C | 22°C | 35% | 2.3 | 12.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 23°C | 36% | 1.8 | 11.7h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 20°C | 35% | 2.0 | 9.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 10°C | 15°C | 41% | 2.5 | 6.2h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 5°C | 10°C | 45% | 2.2 | 4.4h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 3°C | 8°C | 44% | 2.4 | 2.8h | 2.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 14°C, 38% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 22°C, 36% rainy days, 12.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 40% rainy days, 6.8h sunshine/day. Score: 5.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 8°C, 44% rainy days, 3.7h sunshine/day. Score: 2.9/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 35% rainy days and 22°C.
January is the wettest month with 44% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 22°C.
In winter, the average score is 2.9/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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