October 2025 Weather Summary for Belgium
October 2025 brought cooler and drier conditions to Belgium compared to seasonal norms. The month was characterized by below-average temperatures and notably reduced sunshine, creating a typical autumn pattern across the country.
Temperature Overview
Belgium experienced an average temperature of 11.7 degrees Celsius throughout October, which was 0.7 degrees below the normal value of 12.4 degrees. The warmest day of the month occurred on October 2nd in De Panne, where temperatures reached 18.9 degrees Celsius. In contrast, the coldest conditions were recorded on October 26th in Bütgenbach, where temperatures dropped to just 1.4 degrees Celsius, indicating a significant temperature range of 17.5 degrees across the month.
Precipitation Patterns
October saw relatively dry conditions with an average total precipitation of 85.9 millimeters, representing a 13 percent decrease from the normal monthly average of 98.4 millimeters. The wettest day occurred on October 23rd in Brunehaut, where 30.2 millimeters of rain fell. When examining regional variations, Malmedy recorded the highest total precipitation for the month at 137.8 millimeters, indicating that eastern regions experienced more substantial rainfall than the national average.
Sunshine and Extremes
Sunshine hours were notably deficient during October, with only 143.7 hours recorded across Belgium compared to the normal expectation of 171.0 hours. This represents a 16 percent reduction in sunshine, contributing to the overall cooler and grayer character of the month. The combination of reduced sunshine and below-average temperatures created conditions typical of autumn transition periods in Belgium.
The month's extremes clearly illustrate the variability in Belgian weather, with coastal regions like De Panne experiencing milder conditions while higher elevation areas such as Bütgenbach saw significantly colder temperatures. The precipitation data shows that while the country overall received less rain than normal, certain locations, particularly in the Ardennes region, experienced above-average rainfall.