Month guide · Brussels · Belgium
Brussels in June
What June is really like in Brussels: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Rolf Kranz, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Brussels. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 16.5 hours of daylight. Warm, light evenings past 10pm and outdoor concerts; still some showers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 16.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Brussels: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with May (19°C (66°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:28
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:58
- Daylight
- About 16.5 hours
Summer (June–August). Mild to warm days, the Ommegang, National Day and, in even years, the Flower Carpet; the busiest time for tourists.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Fête de la Musique — free concerts (around 21 June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · European Quarter
House of European History
In a converted Art Deco building in Parc Léopold, this free museum tells the story of Europe from the 19th century to today across six floors, with a tablet guide in many languages.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
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Museum · Lower Town
Belgian Comic Strip Center
Pick up a map of the comic murals and spot several on your walk between the Grand-Place and Sainte-Catherine.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Art
- Architecture
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Museum · European Quarter
Museum of Natural Sciences
Its Dinosaur Gallery, one of the largest in Europe, displays a herd of Iguanodon skeletons found in a Belgian coal mine at Bernissart in the 19th century.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Historic site · Sablon and Mont des Arts
Coudenberg Palace remains
Bring a layer; the underground passages are cool all year.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 12°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Brussels?
It is one of the best months to visit Brussels. Warm, light evenings past 10pm and outdoor concerts; still some showers.
+How warm is Brussels in June?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Brussels in June?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.