Brussels in May

6.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 18°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

18°CAvg high
9°CAvg low
12Rainy days (62 mm)
15:18 hDaylight
06:00Sunrise · 21:18 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 18°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.3 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.3 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

6° 1° J 7° 1° F 10° 3° M 14° 5° A 18° 9° M 21° 12° J 23° 14° J 22° 13° A 19° 11° S 15° 8° O 10° 5° N 6° 2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 6°C1°C63 mm 12– – 4.8
February 7°C1°C59 mm 12– – 5.0
March 10°C3°C56 mm 12– – 5.6
April 14°C5°C48 mm 12– – 6.3
May 18°C9°C62 mm 12– – 6.8
June 21°C12°C65 mm 12– – 7.3
July 23°C14°C70 mm 12– – 7.5
August 22°C13°C73 mm 12– – 7.5
September 19°C11°C54 mm 11– – 7.2
October 15°C8°C58 mm 11– – 6.4
November 10°C5°C64 mm 12– – 5.5
December 6°C2°C74 mm 13– – 4.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Brussels in May?

Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 9°C.

When is the best time to visit Brussels?

The best months are July, August, June, September.