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Brussels in April
Brussels sees its driest month, with just 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain, highs of 59°F (15°C) and lows of 40°F (5°C).
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 59°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 1.5 in (38 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 34 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What April feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 59°F (15°C), good for long walks.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 40°F (5°C).
About 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's April.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May & June and September).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 5°C (8°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 62/100 in March to 80/100.
- April sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep window our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 40°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Brussels in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Atomium
Steel model of an iron crystal built for Expo 58, with a top-sphere view.
À la Mort Subite
Mirrored 1920s café serving gueuze and kriek.
Maison Antoine
Frites kiosk; bars nearby let you eat inside with a drink.
Horta Museum
Victor Horta's Art Nouveau home and studio.
Parc du Cinquantenaire
Park with a triumphal arch and museums of art, history and the army.
Why now April scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in April
- Ghent in April~31 mi · highs 58°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bruges in April~55 mi · highs 57°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amsterdam in April~107 mi · highs 55°F, 1.6 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Reims in April~111 mi · highs 60°F, 1.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Brussels in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Brussels?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 87 in May & June and September. Expect highs of 59°F (15°C) and 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain. April is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep window our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends.
How cold is Brussels in April?
Average highs are 59°F (15°C) and average lows 40°F (5°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Brussels in April?
Not much: about 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.0 in (763 mm).
What should I pack for Brussels in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 40°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Brussels
Routes in season in April
- Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail Apr – Jun, Sep
Planning Brussels in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.