BelgiumThe climate of Leuven
The current climate in Leuven features temperatures ranging from a high of 24°C to a low of 7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Leuven, Belgium.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Leuven in recent years was 40°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in February 2021.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Leuven gets 661 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 4,8 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Belgium? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Ardennes, Bruges, Antwerp, or explore other destinations in Belgium.
Best time to visit Leuven?
The best time to visit Leuven for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Leuven. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Leuven
The climate table of Leuven shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 59 | 56 | 78 | 30 | 42 | 64 | 61 | 63 | 44 | 52 | 48 | 64 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,3 | 1,1 | 0,8 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0 | 1,1 |
| UV Index | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Leuven, Belgium. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Leuven
Yearly Temperature in Leuven
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Leuven, Belgium. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Leuven
Total Yearly Precipitation in Leuven
Average Snowfall per Month in Leuven
Total Yearly Snowfall in Leuven
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Leuven, Belgium. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Leuven
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Average weather in Leuven by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Leuven. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.