February 2026 Weather Report: Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest
February 2026 brought notably warmer and significantly wetter conditions to Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest compared to historical averages. The month presented a mixed weather pattern with temperature fluctuations and above-normal precipitation levels throughout the region.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for February reached 7.2 degrees Celsius, exceeding the normal value of 6.1 degrees by 1.1 degrees. This positive anomaly indicates a warmer-than-average month across the province. Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe recorded the warmest temperature on February 25th, reaching 18.8 degrees Celsius, while Oudergem experienced the coldest conditions on February 15th with a minimum of -3.0 degrees Celsius. This 21.8-degree range demonstrates the considerable temperature variability experienced during the month.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall was substantially above normal, with an average total of 119.3 millimeters compared to the historical normal of 75.3 millimeters. This represents a 58 percent increase above average precipitation levels. Etterbeek recorded the wettest single day on February 16th with 25.4 millimeters of rainfall. Ganshoren emerged as the wettest location across the province, accumulating 122.7 millimeters throughout the month, indicating that northern areas experienced particularly heavy precipitation.
Sunshine Duration
Sunshine hours totaled 118.3 hours, matching the normal value of 118.4 hours almost precisely. This zero percent anomaly indicates that despite the wet conditions, sunshine duration remained entirely typical for February in Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest.
Notable Weather Events
The most significant weather event occurred around mid-month, when cold air and moisture combined to produce the month's coldest temperatures and heaviest rainfall. The transition to warmer conditions by late February, culminating in the 18.8-degree reading on February 25th, marked a dramatic shift in the weather pattern. The combination of above-normal temperatures and substantially elevated precipitation created conditions typical of transitional winter-to-spring weather patterns.