October 2025 brought cooler and drier conditions to the Liège province in Belgium, with temperatures running slightly below normal and sunshine hours significantly reduced compared to historical averages.
Temperature Overview
The month recorded an average temperature of 11.0 degrees Celsius, which is 1 degree below the normal value of 12.0 degrees. The warmest day occurred on October 7th in Huy, reaching 18.0 degrees Celsius, while the coldest temperature was registered on October 26th in Bütgenbach, dropping to just 1.4 degrees Celsius. This substantial temperature range of 16.6 degrees reflects the typical autumn variability experienced across the province's diverse terrain.
Precipitation Patterns
October saw moderate rainfall with a total of 93.2 millimeters, representing an 8 percent decrease from the normal monthly precipitation of 101.4 millimeters. The wettest single day occurred on October 27th in Spa, which recorded 28.5 millimeters of rainfall. Malmedy emerged as the wettest location for the entire month, accumulating 137.8 millimeters, indicating that higher-altitude areas received considerably more precipitation than lower-lying regions.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
Sunshine hours totaled 142.3 hours throughout October, falling 16 percent short of the normal 169.7 hours. This deficit suggests that cloud cover was more persistent than usual during the month, contributing to the cooler overall conditions. The combination of reduced sunshine and below-normal temperatures created typical autumn weather patterns, with the latter part of the month bringing particularly cold air and increased moisture, as evidenced by the significant rainfall event near the month's end.
Overall, October 2025 in Liège province was characterized by cooler temperatures, slightly drier conditions, and notably reduced sunshine hours compared to historical norms.