February 2026 brought notably warmer and wetter conditions to Belgium compared to historical averages. The month presented a mixed weather pattern typical of late winter, with significant temperature fluctuations and above-normal precipitation levels across the country.
Temperature Overview
Belgium experienced an average temperature of 6.8 degrees Celsius throughout February, which is 1.1 degrees above the normal value of 5.7 degrees. This positive anomaly indicates a warmer-than-average month overall. The temperature range was substantial, reflecting the variability of winter weather. The coldest reading was recorded in Bütgenbach on February 15th, dropping to minus 4.6 degrees Celsius, while the warmest temperature reached 19.5 degrees Celsius in Geetbets on February 25th. This 24-degree spread demonstrates the dynamic nature of the weather pattern during this period.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall was notably above normal, with an average total of 101.5 millimeters recorded across Belgium, representing a 31 percent increase compared to the normal February precipitation of 77.7 millimeters. The wettest single day occurred on February 11th in Tintigny, where 28.2 millimeters fell. Florenville emerged as the wettest location for the entire month, accumulating 152.6 millimeters of precipitation, indicating that southern regions experienced particularly wet conditions.
Sunshine and General Conditions
Sunshine hours totaled 116.3 hours across the month, matching the normal average of 116.1 hours almost exactly with zero percent anomaly. This indicates that despite the wet conditions, cloud cover and daylight hours remained typical for February. The combination of above-average temperatures, increased rainfall, and normal sunshine suggests a month characterized by frequent cloud cover and precipitation events interspersed with clearer periods.