Month guide · Brussels · Belgium
Brussels in March
What March is really like in Brussels: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: LeJC, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Changeable early spring weather with the first blossom in the parks; showers are frequent.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Brussels: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with February (7°C (45°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:57
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:47
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
Spring (March–May). Blossom in the parks, longer days and the short opening of the Royal Greenhouses, with frequent showers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Brussels, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · Grand-Place and Îlot Sacré
Manneken Pis
Check whether he is in costume on the day of your visit; the GardeRobe museum a few steps away explains the tradition.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
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Architecture · Heysel
Atomium
Built for the 1958 World's Fair, the Atomium represents an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times: nine steel-clad spheres connected by tubes, 102 metres tall.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Architecture
Religious site · Upper Town
Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula
Look for the stained-glass windows in the transepts, which show members of the Habsburg family.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
Garden · Sablon and Mont des Arts
Mont des Arts
A formal garden and stairway between the Upper and Lower Towns, framed by the Royal Library and conference buildings, with a view across the rooftops to the Town Hall spire.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 3°C and 12 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Brussels?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Brussels in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Brussels?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Changeable early spring weather with the first blossom in the parks; showers are frequent.
+How warm is Brussels in March?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Brussels in March?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.