SeasonMapBelgium in August
August is Belgium's best month (rank 1 of 12): its 5 destinations average 91/100, led by Brussels at 93 — 23°C and 13 rainy days — while Ostend trails at 86 with 65 mm of rain.
#1 of 12 months for Belgium · 5 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Belgium in August
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brussels | City | 23°C | 66 mm · 13 days | 93 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Ghent | City | 23°C | 59 mm · 11 days | 93 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Antwerp | City | 24°C | 68 mm · 12 days | 92 tier S | Yes |
| 4 | Bruges | City | 22°C | 55 mm · 10 days | 90 tier S | Yes |
| 5 | Ostend | Beach | 22°C | 65 mm · 11 days | 86 tier A | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Belgium in August
- Flower Carpet · Brussels · 13–16 Aug (usually)
- Zomer van Antwerpen · Antwerp · 18 Jun – 30 Aug
- Antwerp Pride · Antwerp · 5–9 Aug
- Theater aan Zee · Ostend · 28 Jul – 12 Aug (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 2 of Belgium's 2 well-known places this month.