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Brussels in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Brussels in May 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Brussels in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +64°F and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 8 rainy days and 63 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
63 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Brussels has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Brussels in May

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

The temperature in May is +70°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +82°F during the day and a minimum of +39°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +66°F.

Is Brussels warm or cold in May?

Brussels is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +43°F to +48°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

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

Climate in Brussels in May

Brussels weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+57°F+64°F+70°F
Min. temperature
+27°F+30°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+82°F+90°F+93°F
Rainfall
50 mm63 mm71 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
70%71%72%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
665
Cloudy days
171717
Rainy days
788
Snowy days
000

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +64°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 50 mm to 63 mm. Humidity rises from 70% to 71%. Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Brussels based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 60 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May 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 May in Brussels?

This is the weather in Brussels in May 2023:
1 May
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+60°F
2 May
☀️
+66°F
3 May
☀️
+65°F
4 May
☀️
+65°F
5 May
☀️
+64°F
6 May
☀️
+71°F
7 May
☀️
+69°F
8 May
☀️
+69°F
9 May
☀️
+77°F
10 May
☀️
+76°F
11 May
☀️
+75°F
12 May
☀️
+68°F
13 May
☀️
+68°F
14 May
☀️
+74°F
15 May
☀️
+81°F
16 May
☀️
+74°F
17 May
☀️
+82°F
18 May
☀️
+81°F
19 May
☀️
+77°F
20 May
🌧️
+68°F
21 May
☀️
+69°F
22 May
☀️
+75°F
23 May
☀️
+71°F
24 May
☀️
+61°F
25 May
☁️
+65°F
26 May
☁️
+68°F
27 May
☀️
+66°F
28 May
☀️
+63°F
29 May
☀️
+55°F
30 May
☀️
+60°F
31 May
☀️
+67°F
In May 2023 Brussels had 28 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 33 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 May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+58°F) and the highest in 2018 (+73°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 16 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 140 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Brussels in May:

Is May a good time to visit Brussels?

May is a really good time to go to Brussels. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Brussels.

Can you sunbathe in Brussels in May?

May 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 May?

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

Is it sunny in Brussels in May?

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