June 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 19.4 degrees Celsius, exceeding the normal value of 18.4 degrees by 1.0 degree. This warming trend was particularly pronounced during the second week of the month, when Hamont-Achel recorded the month's highest temperature of 33.7 degrees Celsius on June 13th. In stark contrast, Bocholt experienced the coldest conditions on June 11th, dropping to just 7.6 degrees Celsius, illustrating the considerable temperature variability that characterized early June.
Precipitation levels during June proved to be below average across the province. The month accumulated an average of 58.2 millimeters of rainfall, representing an 11 percent decrease compared to the normal monthly total of 65.1 millimeters. Despite this overall drier trend, significant rainfall did occur in localized areas. Bilzen recorded the wettest single day on June 7th with 25.4 millimeters of precipitation. When examining total monthly accumulation by location, Genk emerged as the wettest area, collecting 78.7 millimeters over the full month, substantially above the provincial average.
Sunshine hours exceeded expectations during June, with the province receiving 381.1 hours of bright sunshine compared to the normal value of 359.1 hours. This represents a 6 percent surplus, contributing to the overall warmer conditions experienced throughout the month. The combination of above-average temperatures, increased sunshine duration, and below-average precipitation created conditions that were notably drier and sunnier than typical for June in Limburg. These weather patterns suggest favorable conditions for outdoor activities and agricultural development during the early summer period.