Climate
Under the Köppen climate classification Brussels experiences an oceanic climate (Cfb). Brussels' proximity to coastal areas influences the area's climate by sending marine air masses from the Atlantic Ocean. Nearby wetlands also ensure a maritime temperate climate. On average (based on measurements the last 100 years), there are approximately 200 days of rain per year in the Brussels-Capital Region. Snowfall is rare, generally occurring once or twice a year.
Climate data for Brussels | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 15.3 (59.5) |
20.0 (68.0) |
24.2 (75.6) |
28.7 (83.7) |
34.1 (93.4) |
38.8 (101.8) |
37.1 (98.8) |
36.5 (97.7) |
34.9 (94.8) |
27.8 (82.0) |
20.6 (69.1) |
16.7 (62.1) |
38.8 (101.8) |
Average high °C (°F) | 5.7 (42.3) |
6.6 (43.9) |
10.4 (50.7) |
14.2 (57.6) |
18.1 (64.6) |
20.6 (69.1) |
23.0 (73.4) |
22.6 (72.7) |
19.0 (66.2) |
14.7 (58.5) |
9.5 (49.1) |
6.1 (43.0) |
14.2 (57.6) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 3.3 (37.9) |
3.7 (38.7) |
6.8 (44.2) |
9.8 (49.6) |
13.6 (56.5) |
16.2 (61.2) |
18.4 (65.1) |
18.0 (64.4) |
14.9 (58.8) |
11.1 (52.0) |
6.8 (44.2) |
3.9 (39.0) |
10.54 (50.98) |
Average low °C (°F) | 0.7 (33.3) |
0.7 (33.3) |
3.1 (37.6) |
5.3 (41.5) |
9.2 (48.6) |
11.9 (53.4) |
14.0 (57.2) |
13.6 (56.5) |
10.9 (51.6) |
7.8 (46.0) |
4.1 (39.4) |
1.6 (34.9) |
6.9 (44.4) |
Record low °C (°F) | −21.1 (−6.0) |
−18.3 (−0.9) |
−13.6 (7.5) |
−5.7 (21.7) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
0.3 (32.5) |
4.4 (39.9) |
3.9 (39.0) |
0.0 (32.0) |
−6.8 (19.8) |
−12.8 (9.0) |
−17.7 (0.1) |
−21.1 (−6.0) |
Precipitation mm (inches) | 76.1 (2.996) |
63.1 (2.484) |
70.0 (2.756) |
51.3 (2.02) |
66.5 (2.618) |
71.8 (2.827) |
73.5 (2.894) |
79.3 (3.122) |
68.9 (2.713) |
74.9 (2.949) |
76.4 (3.008) |
81.0 (3.189) |
852.4 (33.559) |
% humidity | 86.6 | 82.5 | 78.5 | 72.5 | 73.2 | 74.1 | 74.3 | 75.5 | 80.9 | 84.6 | 88.2 | 88.8 | 80 |
Avg. precipitation days | 19.2 | 16.3 | 17.8 | 15.9 | 16.2 | 15.0 | 14.3 | 14.5 | 15.7 | 16.6 | 18.8 | 19.3 | 199 |
Avg. snowy days | 5,2 | 5,9 | 3,2 | 2,4 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,4 | 4,6 | 24,1 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 59 | 77 | 114 | 159 | 191 | 188 | 201 | 190 | 143 | 113 | 66 | 45 | 1,546 |
Source: KMI/IRM |
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