Brussels in May
The weather in May
In May, Brussels averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 9° — mild weather by day. Expect around 68 mm of precipitation spread over about 12 wet days, with average cloud cover near 42%.
Days are 3.4° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 2.9°.
May scores 67/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Brussels.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:54 and sets at 21:25 local time, giving 15 h 30 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 84 minutes over the month.
Why 67/100?
How the score for May is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in Brussels in May
- Zinneke ParadeTraditional festivalBrussels
- Brussels PrideBrussels
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Brussels this month
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Belgium's best in May
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Brussels in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Brussels?
May scores 67/100 for Brussels, which we rate as good. Average highs are 19°C with 12 wet days.
How warm is Brussels in May?
Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 9°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Brussels in May?
Brussels receives about 68 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 12 days.