Brussels Weather History
Belgium · Europe · Weather data 1976–today
Brussels sits 5661km from the equator, 76m above sea level. That combination gives it a mild climate with rain spread evenly through the year (Temperate oceanic climate). Its record high is 37.7°C, set 2019-07-25, its record low -21.0°C, set 1979-01-01.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Brussels
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Brussels?
The highest temperature in this record for Brussels is 37.7°C, measured on 2019-07-25. That is a recorded daily value from Brussels's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Brussels?
The lowest temperature in this record for Brussels is -21.0°C, measured on 1979-01-01. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Brussels get a year?
Brussels averages 759mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 144 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Brussels?
On 1996-08-29, 64.4mm fell on Brussels, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 8% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Brussels get a year?
Brussels averages 2769 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 7.6 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Brussels?
Across the summer months Brussels averages a daytime high near 21.8°C, while winter nights average 1.6°C. The seasons here are set from Brussels's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Brussels?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Brussels is 59 km/h, on 1990-01-25. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
