July 2025 brought a notably sunny and relatively dry month to the Namur province in Belgium. Overall conditions were slightly warmer than the seasonal average, with abundant sunshine compensating for below-normal precipitation levels throughout the period.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for July reached 18.1 degrees Celsius, marginally exceeding the normal value of 17.8 degrees by 0.3 degrees. The month experienced considerable temperature variation across different locations. Beauraing recorded the highest temperature on July 2nd, reaching 36.2 degrees Celsius, while Houyet experienced the coldest conditions on July 9th with a minimum of 8.5 degrees. This 27.7-degree spread demonstrates the diverse microclimates present within the province.
Precipitation Patterns
July proved to be drier than normal, with an average total of 92.0 millimeters compared to the seasonal normal of 105.5 millimeters, representing a 13 percent deficit. The wettest day occurred on July 6th in Vresse-sur-Semois, where 29.9 millimeters fell. Notably, Vresse-sur-Semois emerged as the wettest location overall for the month, accumulating 141.1 millimeters of precipitation, suggesting that rainfall was concentrated in specific areas rather than distributed evenly across the province.
Sunshine and Notable Features
One of July's most distinctive characteristics was its exceptional sunshine. The province recorded 372.9 hours of sunshine, surpassing the normal value of 343.6 hours by 9 percent. This above-average sunshine, combined with the temperature anomaly and reduced precipitation, created conditions typical of a pleasant summer month in the region.
The temperature extremes and precipitation distribution highlight the variable nature of July weather in Namur, with localized weather systems producing significant differences between nearby locations.