City in Flemish Brabant, Belgium
Leuven weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Leuven
May–Jun and Sep–Oct are warm with students back; Jul–Aug is emptier and quieter. Winters are cold; Dec has Christmas markets.
Leuven weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan5°69 mm
- Feb6°62 mm
- Mar10°56 mm
- Apr15°40 mm
- May19°60 mm
- Jun22°63 mm
- Jul24°74 mm
- Aug23°79 mm
- Sep20°54 mm
- Oct15°61 mm
- Nov10°68 mm
- Dec6°77 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C41°F | 0°C31°F | 69 mm | 92% | Cold |
| February | 6°C44°F | 0°C31°F | 62 mm | 89% | Cold |
| March | 10°C51°F | 2°C35°F | 56 mm | 84% | Cold |
| April | 15°C60°F | 5°C40°F | 40 mm | 77% | Cool |
| May | 19°C66°F | 8°C47°F | 60 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| June | 22°C72°F | 12°C53°F | 63 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| July | 24°C75°F | 14°C57°F | 74 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| August | 23°C74°F | 13°C56°F | 79 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| September | 20°C68°F | 10°C50°F | 54 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| October | 15°C60°F | 7°C45°F | 61 mm | 85% | Cool |
| November | 10°C50°F | 4°C38°F | 68 mm | 91% | Cold |
| December | 6°C42°F | 1°C33°F | 77 mm | 93% | Cold |
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Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Leuven?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–Jun and Sep–Oct are warm with students back; Jul–Aug is emptier and quieter. Winters are cold; Dec has Christmas markets.
When is the rainy season in Leuven?
Rain peaks in August with about 79 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Leuven?
July, with average highs of 24°C (75°F).
How cold does Leuven get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 0°C (31°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.