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The climate of Belgium
According to the Köppen climate system Belgium has a moderate sea
climate (Type Cfb) with relatively mild winters, mild summers and
precipitation all year round. Belgium has this type of climate because
of the influence of the North Sea. During the summer the sea water has
a cooling effect on Belgium’s weather; during the winter temperatures
don’t drop too much unless there is a strong easterly current. Some
sources say Belgium has three different climate zones. However, this
is not based on the Köppen climate classification. Some internet sites
say Central-Belgium and the Campine have a modified sea climate. It
also is said that the Ardennes have a modified land climate. This is
based on the fact that this hilly area is situated farther from the
sea which gives this climate a more forbidding character than the
climate in the western part of the country.
Climate information of places and areas in Belgium
The climate information on this page is only brief. Specific
information about weather and climate can be found on the climate
pages per area or town. As for Belgium the following climate
information is available:
Summer in Belgium
When there is a high pressure area over Scandinavia Belgium may get
thunderstorms that come from France. However, when there is a high
pressure area over France there is a good chance of pleasant weather.
During the summer there is a difference in night time temperatures
between the coastal places and the Ardennes. In the Ardennes
temperatures are much lower. The Flemish coast is one of the largest
tourist attractions. Tourists often travel to the coast, the Ardennes
and cities such as Antwerp, Bruges, Liège, Ghent and
Brussels.
Winter
During the winter there may be large differences in temperature
between the coastal areas and the Ardennes. While temperatures along
the coast may be well over freezing point the Ardennes may have
subzero temperatures with snow at the same moment. The number of snow
days is much higher in the Ardennes than in the rest of the country
and during the winter temperatures are a few degrees lower on average
which makes the Ardennes popular as a winter sports destination.
However, there are no kilometers of long skiing tracks here; instead
there are possibilities for cross-country skiing. There is no
guaranteed snow here. During the winter it may just as well be grey,
cold and wet.
Climate figures
The figures below are based on long term weather and climate
records. They are an average for Belgium. Coastal temperatures are a
little warmer in the winter and a little colder in the summer. The
Ardennes get more precipitation and have colder winters. The listed
sea temperatures are an average for the Flemish coast.
More climate information
Climate figures are very useful but don’t present a general impression
of the climate and the eventual weather circumstances within a certain
period. The figures don’t always reflect the chance of wintry weather,
extreme heat or hurricanes. That is why we monthly offer useful extra
climate information.
Disclaimer
The information at this site was carefully composed from climate data collected by meteorological services, meteorological offices, climate experts and other sources. “More climate info” is based on statistics, climate data and personal experience. No rights can be derived from this site. Weather has no memory and gives no guaranties. Nothing is as changeable and unpredictable as the weather. The authors of this site feel in no way responsible for any damages caused by misinterpretation or other circumstances that may influence your holiday or trip to a certain destination. We provide information, it’s up to the reader to use it to it’s benefit.
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