Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Brussels
Belgium's capital and the seat of the EU mixes grand Gothic and Art Nouveau architecture with a relaxed café culture. It's a compact city that is easy to combine with Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp by train.
Best time to visit: May to September for the mildest weather; Brussels sees rain in every season, so pack a light jacket.
Local tip: Try fries from a friterie and waffles from a proper bakery rather than the tourist stalls around the Grand-Place.
Getting around: The centre is walkable, and metro, trams and buses cover the rest; fast trains connect Brussels with Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp in under an hour.
Good to know: Brussels is officially bilingual — street signs and station names appear in both French and Dutch.
What to plan your trip around
- Grand-Place
The ornate central square framed by guildhalls and the Gothic Town Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Atomium
A giant model of an iron crystal built for the 1958 World's Fair, with viewing spheres inside.
- Manneken Pis
The small bronze statue that has become one of the city's best-known (and often costumed) symbols.
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts
A major collection of Flemish and Belgian art, from the old masters to Magritte.
Brussels weather by month
Brussels weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Brussels gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 1°C | 71 mm | 93% |
| February | 7°C | 0°C | 54 mm | 89% |
| March | 11°C | 2°C | 49 mm | 84% |
| April | 15°C | 5°C | 34 mm | 77% |
| May | 19°C | 8°C | 54 mm | 76% |
| June | 22°C | 11°C | 69 mm | 75% |
| July | 24°C | 13°C | 72 mm | 74% |
| August | 24°C | 13°C | 68 mm | 74% |
| September | 21°C | 11°C | 52 mm | 78% |
| October | 16°C | 8°C | 64 mm | 85% |
| November | 10°C | 4°C | 56 mm | 91% |
| December | 7°C | 2°C | 84 mm | 93% |
Brussels through the year
January · 6° / 1°C · 71 mm
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
April · 15° / 5°C · 34 mm
- Brussels is usually about 4°C warmer than Knokke-Heist, 90 km away, in April.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 44% less rain than Brussels's average.
July · 24° / 13°C · 72 mm
- In Brussels, July is mid-summer.
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Grand-Place and Atomium.
October · 16° / 8°C · 64 mm
- Seasonally, October counts as mid-autumn in Brussels.
- Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 5°C lower by November.
The best time to visit Brussels is April, May and September, when average highs are 15–21°C and rainfall is around 47 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Brussels, season by season
December – February
Cold7° / 1°C · 70 mm
Cool to cold days. Fine for museums and city breaks, less so for the beach.
March – May
Best time15° / 5°C · 46 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
June – August
Good23° / 13°C · 70 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Brussels?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Brussels in April, May and September. Average highs are then 15–21°C.
- Why is April a good time to visit Brussels?
- In April, Brussels averages 15°C by day and 5°C at night, with about 34 mm of rain and 63% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Brussels?
- July is the warmest month in Brussels, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C.
- What is the coldest month in Brussels?
- January is the coldest month in Brussels: average highs of 6°C, dropping to 1°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Brussels?
- December is the wettest month in Brussels with about 84 mm of rain. The driest is April, with around 34 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Brussels?
- January is the least pleasant month in Brussels, with average highs of just 6°C. It's still fine for museums and fewer crowds.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Brussels?
- Yes. June and October sit just outside the best months for Brussels, with average highs of 16–22°C and about 67 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, they are a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Brussels before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Brussels from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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