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Brussels in July
Brussels's warmest month brings highs averaging 75°F (24°C), lows of 57°F (14°C) and about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain.
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 57°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (75 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 52 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What July feels like
Warm afternoons near 75°F (24°C) make long days outdoors easy.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 57°F (14°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.0 in (75 mm).
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 52 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around July
July is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May & June and September).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort slips from 84/100 in June to 80/100.
- Our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 75°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.0 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Brussels in July
July is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Atomium
Steel model of an iron crystal built for Expo 58, with a top-sphere view.
Horta Museum
Victor Horta's Art Nouveau home and studio.
Maison Dandoy
Biscuit maker since 1829 serving Brussels waffles and speculoos.
Moeder Lambic Fontainas
Beer bar with a long list of Belgian craft and lambic on tap.
Parc du Cinquantenaire
Park with a triumphal arch and museums of art, history and the army.
Why now July scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in July
- Ghent in July~31 mi · highs 74°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bruges in July~55 mi · highs 72°F, 2.9 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Amsterdam in July~107 mi · highs 70°F, 3.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Reims in July~111 mi · highs 76°F, 2.4 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 July: quick answers
Is July 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 75°F (24°C) and 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain. Our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Brussels in July?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 57°F (14°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Brussels in July?
Some: about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.0 in (763 mm).
What should I pack for Brussels in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 75°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.0 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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