April could be a good time to visit Brussels, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +57°F, and there are typically 6 sunny days in April. However, expect about 7 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 50 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
April is usually the driest month of the year in Brussels
Average weather
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+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
50 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Brussels has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Brussels in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Brussels for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in April is +59°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +70°F during the day and a minimum of +27°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 42% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +37°F to +55°F.
Is Brussels warm or cold in April?
Brussels is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +50°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°F to +43°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Brussels:
Climate in Brussels in April
Brussels weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+50°F
+57°F
+64°F
Min. temperature
+14°F
+27°F
+30°F
Max. temperature
+75°F
+82°F
+90°F
Rainfall
60 mm
50 mm
63 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
75%
70%
71%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
5
6
6
Cloudy days
18
17
17
Rainy days
8
7
8
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +50°F to +57°F during the day.As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 60 mm to 50 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 70%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 5 to 6.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Brussels in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Brussels is gradually decreasing during April, going from 6 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Brussels based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 27% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 38 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 8 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Brussels wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 27% chance of precipitation and 71 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during April in Brussels based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in April is about 2 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last April in Brussels?
This is the weather in Brussels in April 2023:
1 April
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+37°F
2 April
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+43°F
3 April
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+47°F
4 April
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+47°F
5 April
🌧️
+56°F
6 April
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+52°F
7 April
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+55°F
8 April
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+48°F
9 April
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+52°F
10 April
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+56°F
11 April
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+65°F
12 April
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+70°F
13 April
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+59°F
14 April
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+65°F
15 April
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+64°F
16 April
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+65°F
17 April
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+69°F
18 April
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+69°F
19 April
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+68°F
20 April
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+65°F
21 April
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+67°F
22 April
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+62°F
23 April
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+67°F
24 April
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+66°F
25 April
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+55°F
26 April
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+58°F
27 April
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+62°F
28 April
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+66°F
29 April
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+61°F
30 April
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+55°F
In April 2023 Brussels had 25 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Brussels climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Brussels in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+52°F) and the highest in 2011 (+69°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1998 with 119 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Brussels in April:
Is April a good time to visit Brussels?
It’s always a good time to visit Brussels, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Brussels in April?
April has mild temperatures in Brussels. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Brussels rainy in April?
Brussels is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Brussels in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Brussels in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Belgium
Check out the weather for other cities in Belgium.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Brussels, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
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.