April 2026 brought notably warmer and significantly drier conditions to Belgium compared to historical averages. The month presented a mixed weather pattern with some early spring warmth offset by occasional cool nights, while precipitation remained well below normal levels throughout the period.
Temperature Overview
Belgium experienced an average temperature of 11.0 degrees Celsius during April 2026, which represents an anomaly of 1.1 degrees above the normal value of 9.9 degrees. This modest warming trend was evident across the country, though regional variations were notable. The coldest conditions occurred early in the month, with Gouvy recording a minimum temperature of -2.4 degrees Celsius on April 2nd. In contrast, warmer air masses arrived mid-month, with Schoten reaching a peak of 25.6 degrees Celsius on April 9th, demonstrating the typical spring variability characteristic of this season.
Precipitation Patterns
April 2026 was exceptionally dry across Belgium, with an average total precipitation of just 14.0 millimeters compared to the normal value of 68.5 millimeters. This represents a remarkable 80 percent deficit in rainfall. The wettest day occurred on April 13th in Pecq, which received 18.6 millimeters of precipitation. Despite this localized rainfall event, most of the month remained quite dry. Raeren emerged as the wettest location for the entire month, accumulating 56.2 millimeters of rain, though this still fell considerably short of typical April precipitation amounts.
Sunshine and General Conditions
Sunshine hours totaled 260.2 hours during April, which is nearly in line with the normal value of 265.7 hours, representing only a 2 percent deficit. This near-normal sunshine duration, combined with the warmer temperatures and reduced rainfall, created favorable conditions for early spring activities and vegetation growth across the country.