Brussels weather in December

December in Brussels: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Brussels · #453 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 54/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Brussels climate normals — December

Daytime high8°C / 46°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low4°C / 39°F
Feels like (high)4°C / 39°F
Rainfall85 mm / 3.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days16 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point3°C / 38°F
Sunshine2.9 h/day
Daylight8 h
Wind23 km/h / 14 mph
Snowfall1.8 cm / 0.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)38🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Brussels in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Brussels?
December in Brussels: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Brussels on SeasonMap's comfort score (54/100).
What is the weather like in Brussels in December?
In December, Brussels averages a daily high of 7.9°C and a low of 3.7°C, with about 84.5 mm of rain over roughly 16.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Brussels in December?
Brussels has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in December.
Does it snow in Brussels in December?
Brussels sees roughly 1.8 cm of snowfall in December.

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