Belgium Travel Guide: Best Season, Weather, Plugs & Itineraries
Brussels’ Grand-Place, Bruges’ canals and medieval Ghent, plus chocolate, waffles, mussels and abbey beer — every city is about an hour apart by train.
🗓 Best time to goMay–Sep is most pleasant; December markets are magical; always carry an umbrella.
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🔌 Plugs & voltage230V | Type C/E (round pins). Adapter needed
🌦 ClimateChangeable and often rainy — always carry an umbrella. December Christmas markets are magical.
Monthly average temperatures in Belgium
| City / month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels High / low | 6° 1° | 7° 1° | 11° 3° | 15° 5° | 19° 9° | 21° 12° | 23° 14° | 23° 13° | 19° 11° | 15° 8° | 10° 4° | 7° 2° |
°C — top is the average high, bottom the average low. Typical values only; check the forecast before you go. See charts in the climate tool.
Belgium travel tips
- Dense rail network — 30–60 minutes between cities.
- Watch your belongings around Brussels stations at night.
- Belgian beers are strong — pace yourself.
Belgium itineraries
Belgium: Brussels, Bruges & Ghent in 4 Days
BelgiumCulture & historyFoodBy train
The Grand-Place, Manneken Pis, Bruges’ canals and the Ghent Altarpiece — with waffles, chocolate, moules-frites and abbey beer.
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