Climate Chart of Brussels, Belgium
Monthly data: Temperature °C, Rain (mm), Sunshine (h) · 2013–2023
For Brussels, Belgium, the climate data cover 2013–2023. Monthly mean temperatures range from 4.1 °C in January to 19.1 °C in July, giving a broad sense of the year's cooler and warmer monthly conditions. Daily rainfall and sunshine also vary across the calendar, while the snowfall figures provide a separate indication of recorded snow amounts. These averages describe typical monthly patterns, not the conditions a visitor is guaranteed to encounter on any particular day.
Climate overview
Temperature
The temperature figures are monthly means, rather than daytime highs: the coolest monthly mean is 4.1 °C in January, while the warmest is 19.1 °C in July. Across the calendar-month means, the unweighted mean is 11.4 °C. These measures describe the broad temperature pattern but do not show the range between daytime and nighttime conditions or day-to-day fluctuations.
Rain
Mean daily rainfall is lowest at 1.26 mm/day in April, and reaches its highest monthly mean of 2.33 mm/day in October / November. The unweighted mean across the monthly means is 2.06 mm/day per day. These are daily averages, not monthly totals: they indicate relative rainfall amounts by month but do not tell you how often rain falls or guarantee a dry or wet day.
Sunshine
Mean daily sunshine duration is highest at 10.99 hours/day in June and lowest at 3.14 hours/day in December. The unweighted mean of the monthly figures is 7.43 hours/day per day. Sunshine duration can help describe the typical scope for daylight outdoor plans, but it is not the same as day length and does not promise clear skies on a particular date.
Snow
The highest monthly mean daily snowfall is 1.89 mm/day in January, while the unweighted mean across monthly means is 0.46 mm/day per day. These snowfall averages record amounts, not the number of snowy days or the depth and persistence of snow cover, so they cannot establish whether snow will be present during a visit.
Best Travel Time Guide for Brussels, Belgium: Ideal Seasons and Weather Insights
For visitors prioritising lower average rainfall, April is a conditional option, with mean daily rainfall of 1.26 mm/day; that average does not guarantee dry days or indicate how frequently rain occurs. Rain preparation is worth considering particularly around October / November, when the highest monthly mean daily rainfall is 2.33 mm/day. These comparisons can guide planning, but they do not determine the weather on specific travel dates. If cooler monthly mean conditions are your priority, consider January, whose monthly mean is 4.1 °C; this is not a daytime maximum and does not describe daily temperature swings. For outdoor sightseeing, June has the highest mean daily sunshine duration at 10.99 hours/day, while December has the lowest at 3.14 hours/day. Sunshine duration is not day length, and these separate criteria do not establish one universally best time to visit.
Climate Data Overview for Brussels, Belgium
Explore the comprehensive climate data for Brussels, Belgium. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.
| Month | Average: Temperature °C | Rain (mm) / day | Snow (mm) / day | Sunshine (h) / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.1 | 2.10 | 1.89 | 3.25 |
| Feb | 4.8 | 2.02 | 1.19 | 5.13 |
| Mar | 6.7 | 1.91 | 0.87 | 6.88 |
| Apr | 9.7 | 1.26 | 0.25 | 9.40 |
| May | 13.5 | 2.02 | 0.00 | 10.50 |
| Jun | 17.6 | 2.23 | 0.00 | 10.99 |
| Jul | 19.1 | 2.13 | 0.00 | 10.92 |
| Aug | 18.9 | 2.08 | 0.00 | 10.27 |
| Sep | 16.0 | 1.95 | 0.00 | 8.68 |
| Oct | 12.6 | 2.33 | 0.01 | 5.77 |
| Nov | 7.8 | 2.33 | 0.27 | 4.21 |
| Dec | 5.7 | 2.30 | 1.06 | 3.14 |
| Average | 11.4 | 2.06 | 0.46 | 7.43 |