Belgium Weather Forecast
Belgium weather: 48°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Belgium is a country in Europe. Belgium is a country in Europe with its capital at Brussels. It has a population of about 11.7 million. The capital is Brussels.
Right now it is 48°F (9°C) in Belgium with overcast. It feels like 43°F. Today runs from 45°F to 53°F. Chance of precipitation is 26%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Belgium 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 cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 53°F is 7.7°F below the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Belgium today at 9.2/10. 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.
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Weather in Belgium right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:49 AM, Oct 20 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Belgium
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 20 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 45° | 26% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 54° / 49° | 53% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 45° | 54% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Light showers | 56° / 49° | 90% · 0,5 in | 26 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Light rain | 54° / 48° | 86% · 0,3 in | 23 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 54° / 43° | 86% · 0,3 in | 21 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 43° | 30% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 47° | 57% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 44° | 38% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌥️ Fog | 53° / 40° | 27% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 57° / 44° | 24% | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 42° | 18% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 50° | 20% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 49° | 16% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Belgium month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 34° | 3,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 39° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 55° | 40° | 2,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 61° | 45° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 67° | 52° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 73° | 57° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 76° | 60° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 76° | 60° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 69° | 55° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 61° | 50° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 50° | 42° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 39° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Belgium
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Air quality and pollen in Belgium
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Belgium
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Belgium
2 cities mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Belgium?
Belgium is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 50.8503, 4.3517. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Belgium right now?
It is currently 48°F (9°C) with overcast. Humidity is 84% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Belgium?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Belgium, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Belgium in?
Belgium observes Europe/Brussels (UTC+02:00). The local time is 11:49 AM.
How many people live in Belgium?
Belgium has a population of approximately 11.7 million.
What is the nearest airport to Belgium?
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 Belgium?
Popular options include Hoge Veluwe National Park, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, Rhine River, Seine River and Louvre Museum.
What places are in Belgium?
Belgium covers 2 places in this atlas, including Bruges and Brussels.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 20, 2026 at 11:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
