April 2026 Weather Report for Namur Province, Belgium
April 2026 proved to be an exceptionally dry and cool month across Namur province, with weather patterns that deviated significantly from historical norms. The month was marked by unusually low precipitation and minimal sunshine, creating conditions quite different from typical spring weather in the region.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for April reached 7.8 degrees Celsius, falling 1.6 degrees below the normal average of 9.4 degrees. This cooler-than-normal pattern persisted throughout the month. The coldest reading was recorded in Hamois on April 3rd, where temperatures dipped to minus 0.5 degrees Celsius. In contrast, the warmest day occurred in Andenne on April 4th, with a maximum of 15.3 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the considerable temperature fluctuations experienced during this period.
Precipitation Patterns
April 2026 was remarkably dry across the province. The total precipitation averaged just 4.4 millimeters, representing a dramatic 93 percent decrease from the normal April total of 65.4 millimeters. This severe deficit in rainfall was one of the most notable features of the month. The wettest single day occurred on April 2nd in Gembloux, which received 3.2 millimeters of precipitation. Among all locations monitored, Bièvre recorded the highest total precipitation for the month at 7.5 millimeters, though this remained well below seasonal expectations.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
Sunshine hours were exceptionally limited during April, with only 28.8 hours recorded across the month compared to the normal 259.7 hours. This represents an 89 percent reduction in sunshine, indicating predominantly overcast conditions throughout the period. The combination of below-normal temperatures, severe precipitation deficit, and minimal sunshine created a notably gloomy and dry spring month for Namur province, with conditions more typical of late winter than mid-spring.