Weather Report: Henegouwen, Belgium – December 2025
December 2025 brought relatively mild and notably dry conditions to the province of Henegouwen. The month unfolded with temperatures remaining close to seasonal norms, while precipitation fell significantly below average and sunshine hours exceeded expectations, creating an unusually bright winter month for the region.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for December reached 5.8 degrees Celsius, matching the normal value precisely with no temperature anomaly recorded. However, the month displayed considerable variation across different locations and dates. The warmest conditions occurred on December 9th in Frasnes-lez-Anvaing, where temperatures climbed to 14.4 degrees Celsius, providing a brief taste of milder weather mid-month. In contrast, the coldest reading was registered in Farciennes on December 26th, dropping to minus 5.0 degrees Celsius, bringing winter conditions during the Christmas period.
Precipitation Patterns
December proved remarkably dry across Henegouwen, with total precipitation averaging just 33.2 millimeters—a substantial 50 percent below the normal value of 66.7 millimeters. The wettest day occurred on December 8th in Flobecq, delivering 11.7 millimeters of rainfall. Among all locations, Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes recorded the highest monthly total with 40.4 millimeters, yet this remained modest compared to typical December precipitation levels.
Sunshine and Notable Features
A striking feature of December 2025 was the abundance of sunshine. The province experienced 103.6 hours of sunshine, representing a 25 percent increase above the normal 82.8 hours. This exceptional sunshine, combined with below-average rainfall, created conditions more typical of autumn than winter, making December 2025 a notably bright and dry month for the region.