August 2025 in the Namur province of Belgium presented a mixed weather pattern, with near-normal temperatures but significantly drier conditions than typical for the season. The month delivered plenty of sunshine while precipitation fell well short of historical averages.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for August in Namur reached 18.2 degrees Celsius, matching the normal value exactly with no temperature anomaly recorded. However, the month experienced considerable variation across different locations. The warmest reading occurred in Beauraing on August 13, when temperatures climbed to 33.2 degrees Celsius, providing a notably hot day during the summer month. In contrast, the coldest temperature was recorded in Rochefort on August 24, dropping to just 6.0 degrees Celsius, illustrating the significant temperature range experienced throughout the month.
Precipitation Patterns
August proved to be a notably dry month across Namur province. The average total precipitation reached only 33.7 millimeters, representing a substantial 53 percent deficit compared to the normal August precipitation of 71.4 millimeters. The wettest day occurred on August 2 in Profondeville, which received 18.6 millimeters of rainfall. The location recording the highest total precipitation for the month was Bièvre, accumulating 47.8 millimeters, still below the seasonal norm.
Sunshine and Notable Features
One of the month's highlights was above-average sunshine. Namur province enjoyed 346.1 hours of sunshine, exceeding the normal value of 322.9 hours by 7 percent. This surplus of sunshine, combined with the dry conditions, created extended periods of pleasant weather throughout August. The combination of near-normal temperatures, significantly reduced rainfall, and enhanced sunshine hours made August 2025 a relatively dry and bright month for the region, departing notably from the wetter pattern typically expected during this period.