Belgium
Belgium in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Belgium in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Belgium in August?
- Brussels is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 24°C (75°F) in August; Blankenberge is the coolest at 21°C (70°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Belgium in August?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Zeebrugge (19°C (66°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
24°
Brussels
Coolest
21°
Blankenberge
Driest
56 mm
Tournai
Warmest sea
19°
Zeebrugge
Across Belgium, August highs run from 21°C (70°F) (Blankenberge) to 24°C (75°F) (Brussels). On average it is about as warm as July. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Bruges, Brussels, and Tournai.
Best places in Belgium in August
74 
Bruges
Flanders · Belgium
22° / 13° 69 mm Aug
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70
Brussels
Brussels Capital · Belgium
24° / 14° 62 mm Aug
73
Tournai
Wallonia · Belgium
23° / 13° 56 mm Aug
71
Louvain-la-Neuve
Wallonia · Belgium
23° / 13° 67 mm Aug
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70
Schaarbeek
Brussels Capital · Belgium
24° / 14° 62 mm Aug
71
Aalst
Flanders · Belgium
23° / 13° 60 mm Aug
70
Evere
Brussels Capital · Belgium
23° / 13° 63 mm Aug
70
Ixelles-Elsene
Brussels Capital · Belgium
23° / 14° 64 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruges | 22° | 13° | 69 mm | — | 74 |
| Tournai | 23° | 13° | 56 mm | — | 73 |
| Zeebrugge | 21° | 14° | 62 mm | 19° | 72 |
| Chastre | 23° | 13° | 67 mm | — | 72 |
| Jemeppe-sur-Sambre | 23° | 13° | 64 mm | — | 72 |
| Louvain-la-Neuve | 23° | 13° | 67 mm | — | 71 |
| Aalst | 23° | 13° | 60 mm | — | 71 |
| Blankenberge | 21° | 14° | 64 mm | 19° | 71 |
| Brussels | 24° | 14° | 62 mm | — | 70 |
| Schaarbeek | 24° | 14° | 62 mm | — | 70 |
| Evere | 23° | 13° | 63 mm | — | 70 |
| Ixelles-Elsene | 23° | 14° | 64 mm | — | 70 |
| Saint-Gilles | 23° | 14° | 63 mm | — | 70 |
| Saint-Josse-ten-Noode | 23° | 14° | 63 mm | — | 70 |
| Forest | 23° | 14° | 62 mm | — | 70 |
| Etterbeek | 23° | 13° | 64 mm | — | 70 |
Festivals in Belgium in August
- Pukkelpop Annual music festival in Belgium
- Flower Carpet of Brussels Biennial flower carpet in Brussels, Belgium
- Festival Dranouter Belgian music festival
- The Qontinent Annual hard dance music festival in Belgium (2008–2024)
School holidays in August
When schools are off, family travel peaks and prices rise.
- Jul 1, 2027 – Aug 31, 2027 Summer Holidays
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Belgium in August?
Average daytime highs range from 21° in Blankenberge to 24° in Brussels.
Can you swim in Belgium in August?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Zeebrugge at about 19°.