SeasonMapBelgium in December
December is one of Belgium's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 5 destinations average 50/100, led by Bruges at 55 — 5°C and 14 rainy days — while Ostend trails at 34 with 92 mm of rain.
#11 of 12 months for Belgium · 5 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Belgium in December
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruges | City | 5°C | 73 mm · 14 days | 55 tier D | — |
| 2 | Antwerp | City | 4°C | 71 mm · 14 days | 53 tier D | — |
| 3 | Brussels | City | 5°C | 72 mm · 13 days | 53 tier D | — |
| 4 | Ghent | City | 4°C | 66 mm · 13 days | 53 tier D | — |
| 5 | Ostend | Beach | 4°C | 92 mm · 16 days | 34 tier F | — |
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 December 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 December
- Winter Glow and the markets · Bruges · 20 Nov – 3 Jan (usually)
- Winter Wonders · Brussels · 27 Nov – 3 Jan (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 2 of Belgium's 2 well-known places this month.