Brussels Weather in May
Belgium · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high18°C (65°F)
Avg low8°C (47°F)
Rainfall64 mm (2.5 in)
RatingExcellent 8.2/10
Expect mild days in Brussels in May: the average high is 18°C (65°F) and the average low is 8°C (47°F). May is spring in Belgium. The month is moderately rainy, with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain spread over 13 days. You get roughly 15.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Brussels?
May is a good time to visit Brussels (8.2/10), though June to July and September are even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 18°C (65°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 8°C (47°F) |
| Daily mean | 14°C (56°F) |
| Rainfall | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 13 |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Cloud cover | 68% |
| Daylight | 15.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 10.3 km/h |
| vs April | 3°C warmer than April, with 26 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Brussels in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Brussels weather in other months
Jan6°C / 0°C68 mmPoorFeb7°C / 1°C60 mmPoorMar11°C / 2°C63 mmFairApr15°C / 5°C38 mmGoodMay18°C / 8°C64 mmExcellentJun22°C / 11°C67 mmExcellentJul24°C / 13°C76 mmExcellentAug23°C / 13°C77 mmExcellentSep21°C / 11°C56 mmExcellentOct16°C / 8°C65 mmGoodNov10°C / 4°C69 mmFairDec6°C / 2°C79 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit BrusselsJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Barcelona24°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Marseille23°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Valencia26°C · 34 mm · Excellent
- Athens25°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Palermo24°C · 40 mm · Excellent
- Malaga21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Bruges18°C · 62 mm
- Amsterdam16°C · 64 mm
- Cologne19°C · 70 mm
- Luxembourg18°C · 78 mm
- Paris19°C · 68 mm
- London17°C · 57 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.