last edited Dec 11, 2019
Climate and Weather in Belgium
Climate Overview
Belgium has a temperate oceanic climate with fairly cool summers and quite pronounced winters, though they are not freezing except when approaching the Ardennes. Regardless of the season, showers are quite common (slightly less so in spring), with roughly one in three days being rainy each month.
Best Climate Period for Belgium
For the most pleasant temperatures, June to September is the best period.
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate |
: very favorable | : favorable | : moderately favorable | : unfavorable.
Sea Temperature Throughout the Year
The water temperature in the North Sea remains quite cool, even bordering on cold in summer.
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeebrugge | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 |