What’s the climate like in Belgium?
The current climate in Belgium 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.
The highest temperature recorded in Belgium in recent years was 40°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in February 2021.
On average, Belgium gets 747 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 4,0 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in Belgium is based on weather data from Ghent. Other places, like Ardennes, Bruges or Antwerp, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Belgium to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Belgium?
The best time to visit Belgium 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 Belgium. 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.
Climate Table of Belgium
The climate table of Belgium 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 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 73 | 68 | 55 | 33 | 52 | 68 | 53 | 81 | 59 | 61 | 73 | 71 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,4 | 1,0 | 0,6 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,8 |
| UV Index | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 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.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 24°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 7°C in January
- Precipitation*: 747 mm per year, averaging 62 mm per month
- Snowfall: 4,0 cm per year
- Driest months: 33 mm in April, 52 mm in May and 53 mm in July
- Wettest months: 81 mm in August, 73 mm in January and 73 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Belgium
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Belgium. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Belgium
This graph shows how much rainfall Belgium gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Belgium
This graph shows how much snow Belgium gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Belgium
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Belgium. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Belgium
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Belgium. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Belgium
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Belgium over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Belgium
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Belgium over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Belgium
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Rains were sporadic, but brought welcome relief after the hot days. Even on cloudy days, moderate temperatures provided a pleasant climate.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Belgium by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Belgium. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
