Weather Report: Limburg, Belgium – July 2025
July 2025 brought warmer than average conditions to the Belgian province of Limburg, with temperatures running notably above the seasonal norm throughout the month. The average temperature reached 19.6 degrees Celsius, representing an anomaly of 0.8 degrees above the normal value of 18.8 degrees. This warmth was particularly pronounced during the early part of the month, when Zonhoven recorded an impressive peak of 37.5 degrees Celsius on July 2nd, marking the month's highest temperature. In contrast, cooler conditions emerged mid-month, with Voeren experiencing the lowest temperature of 9.8 degrees Celsius on July 10th, demonstrating the typical temperature variability characteristic of summer weather patterns in the region.
Precipitation levels during July proved notably drier than climatological averages. The province received an average of 77.3 millimeters of rainfall, representing a 24 percent deficit compared to the normal monthly total of 101.3 millimeters. Despite this overall dryness, significant rainfall did occur on specific dates. Borgloon recorded the wettest single day with 31.9 millimeters on July 7th, while Heers emerged as the wettest location for the entire month, accumulating 104.8 millimeters. This uneven distribution of precipitation meant that while some areas experienced adequate moisture, others remained considerably drier than usual.
Sunshine conditions were notably favorable throughout July, with the province enjoying 384.0 hours of bright sunshine. This represented a 9 percent surplus above the normal value of 352.6 hours, contributing to the warm and generally pleasant character of the month. The combination of above-average temperatures, abundant sunshine, and below-average rainfall created conditions typical of a warm, relatively dry summer month in Limburg.