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Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium

Brussels in July

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest. The best months for Brussels are June, July, August and September. In July, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest.
Avg temp
20°C
Rainfall
80 mm
Season
Peak
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In July, Brussels is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing. Average temperatures sit around 20°C with about 80mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Brussels in July

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Church of St. Catherine, Brussels
The Church of St. Catherine is a Catholic parish church in Brussels, Belgium. It is dedicated to Saint Catherine.
Place Sainte-Catherine
The Place Sainte-Catherine or Sint-Katelijneplein is a square in the Quays or Sainte-Catherine/Sint-Katelijne Quarter of Brussels, Belgium. The Church of St. Catherine, of which it
Black Tower (Brussels)
The Black Tower is a medieval tower in central Brussels, Belgium. It is one of the best preserved remains of the first fortifications of Brussels, built at the start of the 13th ce
Manstein plan
The Manstein plan was the war plan of the German armed forces for the Battle of France in 1940. The original invasion plan was an awkward compromise devised by General Franz Halder
Place de la Bourse, Brussels
The Place de la Bourse or Beursplein, meaning "Stock Exchange Square", is a major square in central Brussels, Belgium. It was created following the covering of the river Senne (186
Saint-Géry Island
Saint-Géry Island or Sint-Goriks Island was the largest island in the river Senne in Brussels, Belgium. It was named after Saint Gaugericus of Cambrai, who according to legend, bui

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Brussels in July: FAQ

Is July a good time to visit Brussels?+

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest. Brussels's best months are generally June, July, August and September.

What is the weather like in Brussels in July?+

Expect average temperatures around 20°C. Rainfall averages about 80mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What should I pack for Brussels in July?+

Based on the typical July weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What is there to do in Brussels in July?+

Popular things to do include Church of St. Catherine, Brussels, Place Sainte-Catherine, Black Tower (Brussels) and Manstein plan. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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