City in Belgium

Brussels Map

Interactive map of Brussels with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 58°F now🕔 12:15 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 1.2 million

Summary

Brussels is a city in Belgium. Brussels is known for Grand Place, waffles and EU quarter. It has a population of about 1.2 million.

Right now it is 58°F (14°C) in Brussels with partly cloudy. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 56°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 13%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Brussels is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 76°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.

The closest major airport is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), about 102 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hoge Veluwe National Park, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House and Rhine River.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 73°F is in line with the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Brussels today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Brussels

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Coordinates: 50°51′1.1″N 4°21′6.1″E (50.8503, 4.3517)

Quick facts about Brussels

TypeCity
CountryBelgium
ContinentEurope
Coordinates50°51′1.1″N 4°21′6.1″E (50.8503, 4.3517)
Population1.200.000
Known forGrand Place, waffles and EU quarter
Local time12:15 PM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Neighboring cities in Belgium

Sorted by distance from Brussels.

Getting to Brussels

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Bruges · 55 mi · roughly 1.3 h driving
  • Amsterdam · 107 mi · roughly 2.5 h driving
  • Paris · 164 mi · roughly 3.8 h driving
  • Brighton · 196 mi · roughly 4.5 h driving
  • London · 199 mi · roughly 4.6 h driving
  • Cambridge · 204 mi · roughly 4.7 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Brussels

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Amsterdam Schiphol AirportAMS102 miAmsterdam
Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportCDG150 miParis
Paris Orly AirportORY171 miParis
Frankfurt AirportFRA194 miGermany
London Gatwick AirportLGW198 miSussex
London Heathrow AirportLHR213 miLondon
Zurich AirportZRH301 miZurich

Things to do in Brussels

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Brussels.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brussels?

Brussels is a city in Belgium. Its coordinates are 50.8503, 4.3517. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Brussels right now?

It is currently 58°F (14°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 76% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Brussels?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Brussels, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Brussels in?

Brussels observes Europe/Brussels (UTC+02:00). The local time is 12:15 PM.

How many people live in Brussels?

Brussels has a population of approximately 1.2 million.

What is the nearest airport to Brussels?

The closest airports are Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), 102 mi away, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 150 mi away and Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 171 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Brussels?

Popular options include Hoge Veluwe National Park, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, Rhine River, Seine River and Louvre Museum.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 12:15 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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