July · Belgium
Best time to visit Brussels in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Brussels in July
Average temperature 19°C, 64 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
8.9/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Brussels scores 8.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 19°C, 64 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Grand Place grandeur, chocolate shops, and Art Nouveau streets peak May through September.
July in Brussels — the year's strongest window
July averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 64 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.9 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Brussels at 8.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Brussels in July?
- In July, Brussels averages 19°C, 64 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.9/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Brussels?
- July earns a 8.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Brussels in July?
- Expect about 64 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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