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Brussels weather in April

With highs near 15°C (60°F) and lows around 5°C (40°F), April feels mild in Brussels. Rainfall averages about 34 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than March and 3°C cooler than May.

What stands out in April

  • 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.
  • Seasonally, April counts as mid-spring in Brussels.
  • It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 63%.

It's usually the driest month of the year.

Avg high

15°C

60°F

Avg low

5°C

40°F

Rainfall

34 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

77%

relative

Sky

63%

cloud · often cloudy

Brussels weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Brussels
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January6°C / 43°F1°C / 33°F71 mm93%80%
February7°C / 45°F0°C / 32°F54 mm89%71%
March11°C / 52°F2°C / 35°F49 mm84%66%
April15°C / 60°F5°C / 40°F34 mm77%63%
May19°C / 65°F8°C / 46°F54 mm76%67%
June22°C / 71°F11°C / 52°F69 mm75%70%
July24°C / 74°F13°C / 56°F72 mm74%67%
August24°C / 74°F13°C / 56°F68 mm74%65%
September21°C / 69°F11°C / 51°F52 mm78%61%
October16°C / 60°F8°C / 46°F64 mm85%71%
November10°C / 51°F4°C / 39°F56 mm91%74%
December7°C / 45°F2°C / 36°F84 mm93%79%

What to pack for April

  • A warm sweater or fleece for layering
  • A mid-weight jacket
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is April a good time to visit Brussels?

Our Brussels guide recommends: May to September for the mildest weather; Brussels sees rain in every season, so pack a light jacket.

Try fries from a friterie and waffles from a proper bakery rather than the tourist stalls around the Grand-Place.

Best time to visit Brussels →

Other Belgium cities in April

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Brussels in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Brussels?

Yes. April is one of the best months for Brussels, with highs around 15°C and about 34 mm of rain.

How warm is Brussels in April?

Average highs are about 15°C (60°F) and average lows about 5°C (40°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Brussels in April?

Brussels typically gets around 34 mm of rain in April — fairly dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.

When is the best time to visit Brussels?

May to September for the mildest weather; Brussels sees rain in every season, so pack a light jacket.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Brussels (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.