The Brussels-Capital Region is Belgium's bilingual capital region and the de facto capital of the European Union, with Grand Place, Art Nouveau houses, comics and the Atomium.
Brussels has a temperate maritime climate: mild summers (average highs 22-24 C), cool winters (1-7 C) and rain spread through the year.
Best time to visit
Best: May-June and September
Best Reason: Mild weather, long days and terrace season without peak crowds.
Shoulder Season: April and October
Peak Season: July-August and the December markets
Avoid: January-February
Avoid Reason: Cold, grey and wet, with some attractions on reduced hours.
Notes: Brussels is rainy year-round; always carry a light waterproof.
Month-by-month weather
Typical conditions throughout the year.
January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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The seasons
What to expect in each part of the year.
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Crowds & peak times
When to expect tourists and when to avoid them.
- High Season
- July-August and December see the most visitors.
- Shoulder Season
- April-June and September-October are comfortable.
- Low Season
- January-March is quiet but cold.
Major events & festivals
Time your visit around what matters.
Flower Carpet
A carpet of begonias on Grand Place (verify dates).
Winter Wonders
Christmas market and light shows.
Belgian National Day
Parade and fireworks.
Ommegang
Historical parade at Grand Place (verify dates).
Brussels Jazz Weekend
Free concerts (verify).
Belgian Beer Weekend
Beer festival at Grand Place.