Is the weather good in Belgium in December 2024?
For the past few decades, the average daily temperatures in Belgium during December have been around +45°F.
In Belgium the temperature rarely varies more than seven degrees between the different parts with the highest temperature +45°F in Brussels to +45°F in Antwerp. So you should be able to pack for similar conditions wherever you go in the country.
Temperature, wind and humidity in December
- rainiest? Antwerp, with an average of 3 mm of rain and humidity of 85%;
- warmest? Brussels, with daytime temperatures averaging +45°F;
- windiest? Brussels, with an average of 4 m/s;
- coolest? Antwerp, with daytime temperatures averaging +45°F;
How good is the weather in Belgium in December?
How warm is it in Belgium during December?
This is how hot it usually is in December
- Average maximum temperature for the month: +45°F;
- Average minimum temperature for the month: +37°F;
- Highest monthly temperature: +45°F;
- Lowest monthly temperature: +36°F;
Monthly temperatures:
- Warmest: July with an average +73°F during the day;
- Coldest: January with an average +43°F of the day;
- Hottest month in hottest city: July in Brussels;
- Coldest month in coolest city: January in Antwerp;
Winds in Belgium during December
December tends to offer light winds averaging 4 m/s. However, coastal cities may experience breezes during the mornings and afternoons.
Comparison between cities in December:
- Highest average wind speed: Brussels with 3 m/s;
- Lowest average wind speed: Antwerp with 3 m/s;
- Windiest day of the month: Brussels with 5 m/s;
- The least windy day of the month: Antwerp with 3 m/s;
Humidity and precipitation in Belgium in December
Comparison between cities in December:
- Highest average rainfall: Antwerp with 78 mm;
- Lowest average rainfall: Brussels with 65 mm;
- Most number of rainy days: Antwerp with 15 rainy days;
- Least number of rainy days: Brussels with 14 rainy days;
- Highest risk of rain during the day: Antwerp with 48%;
- Least risk of rain during the day: Brussels with 45%;
- Highest average humidity: Brussels with 86%;
- Lowest average humidity: Antwerp with 85%;
Snow
Comparison between cities in December:
- Highest average snowfall: Brussels with 8 mm;
- Lowest average snowfall: Antwerp with 8 mm;
- Most number of snowy days: Brussels with 3 snowy days;
- Least number of snowy days: Antwerp with 3 snowy days;
- Highest chance of snow during the day: Brussels with 10%;
- Least chance of snow during the day: Antwerp with 10%;
Tips for traveling to Belgium in December
Looking for some tips for traveling to the sun, snow, or whatever you're aiming for Belgium? Activities, weather, and clothing are closely linked. In addition, it's important to pack only what you really need so you don't have to worry about heavy packing or paying extra baggage fees.
Here is some advice on what to pack and what kind of activities you can do in the Belgium based on the weather that December is expected to bring. The advice applies to the country as a whole – local weather and possible activities may differ somewhat.
Pack right for December
- For light showers, an umbrella or a thin and light rain cape is usually sufficient, while more rain may require rainwear and rain boots.
- Cool weather is between warm and cold. This means you can bring long pants and/or a longer skirt and an extra sweater. Be aware that cool days can alternate with cold nights - it may be wise to also pack a hat, gloves and a scarf.
- Light winds are probably most comfortable in hot weather but is cooling in cool and cold weather. If it is hot (when the air temperature is about 30 degrees), the wind can have a warming effect. A thin, windproof jacket and long trousers help to counteract these effects.
- High humidity means that the air conducts heat to and from the skin more easily. For example, if the air is hot (above skin temperature), it will be harder to stay cool. On the other hand, if the air is cool or cold, it is more difficult to stay warm. In high humidity, the choice of clothing makes less of a difference. However, your physical activity plays a bigger role.
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Monthly weather in Belgium
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Belgium, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.