August 2025 in Henegouwen proved to be a notably dry month with near-normal temperatures and above-average sunshine. The province experienced significant weather variability throughout the month, with a substantial deficit in precipitation offsetting what was otherwise a fairly typical summer period.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for August in Henegouwen reached 18.8 degrees Celsius, marginally exceeding the normal value of 18.7 degrees by just 0.1 degrees. This minimal anomaly indicates that overall thermal conditions remained close to historical expectations. However, the month displayed considerable temperature extremes. The warmest reading was recorded in Boussu on August 12, reaching 34.4 degrees Celsius, while the coldest temperature occurred in Gerpinnes on August 24, dropping to just 7.2 degrees Celsius. This 27-degree spread demonstrates the significant daily and locational variations experienced during the month.
Precipitation Patterns
August was exceptionally dry across Henegouwen, with average total precipitation of only 22.7 millimeters compared to the normal value of 60.6 millimeters. This represents a substantial deficit of 63 percent below normal conditions. The wettest day occurred in Mouscron on August 28, delivering 12.6 millimeters of rainfall. Mouscron also recorded the highest total precipitation for the month among all locations, accumulating 39.9 millimeters, yet this remained well below seasonal norms.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Sunshine hours totaled 336.7 hours during August, surpassing the normal value of 325.8 hours by 3 percent. This above-average sunshine, combined with the dry conditions, created favorable weather for outdoor activities during much of the month. The extreme temperature range, coupled with the pronounced precipitation deficit, characterized August 2025 as a month of contrasting conditions—warm and sunny for extended periods, but with notably less rainfall than typically expected for this time of year in the province.