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Brussels in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Brussels in October 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
October could be a good time to visit Brussels, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +59°F, and there are typically 4 sunny days in October. However, expect about 8 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 64 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
64 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Brussels has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Brussels in October

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

The temperature in October is +66°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +75°F during the day and a minimum of +37°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +66°F.

Is Brussels warm or cold in October?

Brussels is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +66°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +52°F to +46°F.

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

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

Climate in Brussels in October

Brussels weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+66°F+59°F+50°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+25°F+19°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+79°F+68°F
Rainfall
65 mm64 mm59 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
77%81%84%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
643
Cloudy days
171919
Rainy days
788
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +66°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +59°F. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 65 mm to 64 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in September to 4 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 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 October, going from 6 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Brussels based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 73 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October 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 October in Brussels?

This is the weather in Brussels in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+66°F
2 October
🌧️
+61°F
3 October
☀️
+62°F
4 October
☀️
+66°F
5 October
☁️
+67°F
6 October
☀️
+63°F
7 October
☀️
+64°F
8 October
☁️
+61°F
9 October
☀️
+65°F
10 October
☀️
+64°F
11 October
☀️
+60°F
12 October
☀️
+61°F
13 October
☁️
+57°F
14 October
🌧️
+62°F
15 October
☀️
+65°F
16 October
☀️
+65°F
17 October
🌧️
+64°F
18 October
☀️
+68°F
19 October
☀️
+63°F
20 October
☀️
+69°F
21 October
☀️
+69°F
22 October
☀️
+66°F
23 October
☀️
+68°F
24 October
☁️
+64°F
25 October
☀️
+63°F
26 October
☀️
+68°F
27 October
☀️
+71°F
28 October
☀️
+72°F
29 October
☀️
+76°F
30 October
☀️
+68°F
31 October
☀️
+66°F
In October 2023 Brussels had 24 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+54°F) and the highest in 2022 (+68°F). The driest year was 1985 with only 22 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 151 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Brussels in October:

Is October a good time to visit Brussels?

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

Can you sunbathe in Brussels in October?

October 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 October?

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

Is it sunny in Brussels in October?

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