February 2025 brought notably cooler and drier conditions to Belgium compared to historical averages. The month was characterized by below-normal temperatures, significantly reduced precipitation, and an exceptional amount of sunshine that exceeded typical February conditions.
Temperature Overview
Belgium experienced a colder than average February, with an average temperature of 3.7 degrees Celsius, which is 2.0 degrees below the normal value of 5.7 degrees. The coldest reading of the month was recorded in Bütgenbach on February 17th, plummeting to minus 7.6 degrees Celsius. In stark contrast, Hamont-Achel in the southeast reached the month's highest temperature of 18.5 degrees on February 21st, demonstrating the significant temperature variability across the country during this period.
Precipitation Patterns
February proved to be substantially drier than normal, with an average total precipitation of 40.4 millimeters across Belgium, representing a 48 percent decrease from the normal monthly average of 77.7 millimeters. The wettest single day occurred in Lochristi on February 11th, when 19.1 millimeters of rain fell. When examining total precipitation by location, Jurbise recorded the highest cumulative rainfall for the month at 58.7 millimeters, still well below typical February amounts.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
One of the most striking features of February 2025 was the abundance of sunshine. Belgium received 140.4 hours of sunshine during the month, exceeding the normal value of 116.1 hours by 21 percent. This above-average sunshine, combined with the dry conditions, created extended periods of clear skies across the country.
Overall, February 2025 will be remembered as a notably cool and dry month with exceptional sunshine. The combination of below-normal temperatures and significantly reduced precipitation, coupled with well-above-average sunshine hours, created distinctive weather patterns that departed notably from typical February conditions in Belgium.