City in Belgium

Brussels Map

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

☁️ 55°F now🕔 2:26 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 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 55°F (13°C) in Brussels with overcast. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 51°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.4/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Brussels is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August 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 slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 64°F is 3.4°F above the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Brussels today at 8.9/10. Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

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 time2:26 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
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 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 91% and wind is 11 mph.

When is the best time to visit Brussels?

May, June, July, August and September 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+01:00). The local time is 2:26 AM.

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 October 27, 2026 at 2:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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