Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Brussels in November
Brussels cools off: highs slip to 50°F (10°C), from 60°F in October, with lows of 39°F (4°C) and about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 56/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 39°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 2.7 in (69 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 38 min
- Comfort score
- 56/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 50°F (10°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Lows average 39°F (4°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.7 in (69 mm).
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 77%.
Only about 8 h 38 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May & June and September.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (10°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 76/100 in October to 56/100.
- Our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Brussels in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
1847 glass-roofed arcade of chocolate shops and cafés.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 50°F.
Magritte Museum
Large collection of René Magritte's surrealist works.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Moeder Lambic Fontainas
Beer bar with a long list of Belgian craft and lambic on tap.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 50°F.
Maison Dandoy
Biscuit maker since 1829 serving Brussels waffles and speculoos.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Nearby in November
- Ghent in November~31 mi · highs 50°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bruges in November~55 mi · highs 50°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amsterdam in November~107 mi · highs 49°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Reims in November~111 mi · highs 49°F, 2.5 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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Brussels?
It's middling, scoring 56/100. The best months are May & June and September, at up to 87. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain. Our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Brussels in November?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 39°F (4°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Brussels in November?
Some: about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.0 in (763 mm).
What should I pack for Brussels in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.7 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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