Month guide · Brussels · Belgium
Brussels in November
What November is really like in Brussels: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 8.8 hours of daylight. Damp and grey with early dusk, but the Christmas market and light show start late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 8.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Brussels: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 30 days. Compared with October (15°C (59°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 6°C (43°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:59
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:56
- Daylight
- About 8.8 hours
Autumn (September–November). Mild September with heritage events, then cooler, wetter months with autumn colour in the city's forests.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Winter Wonders Christmas market and Grand-Place light show (usually from late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
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 10°C, lows near 4°C and 13 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Brussels?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Brussels in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Brussels?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Damp and grey with early dusk, but the Christmas market and light show start late in the month.
+How warm is Brussels in November?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Brussels in November?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.