Brussels weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Brussels in november
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Brussels sits at 50°51′N 4°21′E in Belgium, in Europe. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Brussels weather — FAQ
Q01When is the best time to visit Brussels?
When is the best time to visit Brussels?
The best months to visit Brussels are May, June, July, August. Zinneke Parade every even year in late May turns Anspach into a costume river; Ommegang pageant in early July fills Grand Place with Habsburg-era horses.
Q02What is the hottest month in Brussels?
What is the hottest month in Brussels?
August runs the highest averages in Brussels, with typical daytime highs of 24°C (74°F). Everyone flees to Bois de la Cambre or the Ardennes; Flagey square terraces run misting fans and locals order Duvel over lager.
Q03What is the coldest month in Brussels?
What is the coldest month in Brussels?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 6°C (43°F). Winter Wonders market on Place Sainte-Catherine runs late November through New Year; Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert stays 8°C warmer than outside.
Q04Which month has the most rain in Brussels?
Which month has the most rain in Brussels?
January typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 82mm on average. November brings 120mm across 20 rain days; the Ixelles ponds tunnel under Chaussée de Vleurgat floods first.
Q05What is the climate like in Brussels?
What is the climate like in Brussels?
Brussels, Belgium has mild summers, cold winters. Skip Manneken Pis and eat frites at Maison Antoine in Place Jourdan — the queue moves in ten minutes and the sauce list runs to 30. The Marolles flea market on Place du Jeu de Balle opens 6am daily; by 2pm it's over. Tram 92 runs from Schaerbeek to Uccle across four languages of neighborhood signs. Real gueuze lives at Cantillon brewery in Anderlecht, not the tourist bars near Bourse. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.