BelgiumThe climate of Mechelen
The current climate in Mechelen 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 15°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 Mechelen, Belgium.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Mechelen in recent years was 40°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in February 2021.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Mechelen gets 734 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 Mechelen?
The best time to visit Mechelen 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 Mechelen. 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 Mechelen
The climate table of Mechelen 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.
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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 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 71 | 63 | 63 | 31 | 48 | 74 | 69 | 72 | 56 | 59 | 61 | 67 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,9 | 1,2 | 0,6 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 0 | 1,4 |
| UV Index | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 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 Mechelen, Belgium. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Mechelen
Yearly Temperature in Mechelen
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Mechelen, 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 Mechelen
Total Yearly Precipitation in Mechelen
Average Snowfall per Month in Mechelen
Total Yearly Snowfall in Mechelen
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Mechelen, 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 Mechelen
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Average weather in Mechelen by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mechelen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.