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Brussels in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Brussels in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Brussels in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
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Cloudy
March could be a good time to visit Brussels, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +50°F, and there are typically 5 sunny days in March. However, expect about 8 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 60 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+14°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
60 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Brussels has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Brussels in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Brussels for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +57°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +27°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +46°F.

Is Brussels warm or cold in March?

Brussels is typically chill in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +50°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +34°F to +39°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Brussels:

Climate in Brussels in March

Brussels weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+45°F+50°F+57°F
Min. temperature
+9°F+14°F+27°F
Max. temperature
+66°F+75°F+82°F
Rainfall
51 mm60 mm50 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
80%75%70%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
456
Cloudy days
171817
Rainy days
687
Snowy days
100

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +45°F to +50°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 51 mm to 60 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 4 to 5.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Brussels in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Brussels is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Brussels based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 14 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March 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.

How was the weather last March in Brussels?

This is the weather in Brussels in March 2023:
1 March
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+51°F
2 March
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+53°F
3 March
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+56°F
4 March
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+55°F
5 March
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+52°F
6 March
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+45°F
7 March
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+44°F
8 March
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+53°F
9 March
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+60°F
10 March
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+63°F
11 March
☀️
+62°F
12 March
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+58°F
13 March
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+60°F
14 March
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+57°F
15 March
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+54°F
16 March
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+56°F
17 March
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+54°F
18 March
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+59°F
19 March
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+58°F
20 March
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+48°F
21 March
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+66°F
22 March
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+68°F
23 March
☀️
+67°F
24 March
☀️
+66°F
25 March
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+64°F
26 March
☀️
+66°F
27 March
☀️
+59°F
28 March
☀️
+64°F
29 March
☀️
+60°F
30 March
☀️
+54°F
31 March
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+46°F
In March 2023 Brussels had 28 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Brussels climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Brussels in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+45°F) and the highest in 2014 (+60°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1979 with 130 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Brussels in March:

Is March a good time to visit Brussels?

It’s always a good time to visit Brussels, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Brussels in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Brussels rainy in March?

Brussels is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Brussels in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Brussels in March, 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.

Monthly weather in Brussels

Source of the data

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.