October 2025 Weather Summary for Vlaams-Brabant
October in Vlaams-Brabant proved to be a slightly cooler and considerably drier month than the seasonal average. The province experienced typical autumn conditions with variable weather patterns throughout the period, though sunshine hours fell noticeably below normal levels.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for October reached 12.1 degrees Celsius, sitting 0.6 degrees below the normal value of 12.7 degrees. The warmest day of the month occurred on October 2nd in Kampenhout, where temperatures climbed to 18.2 degrees Celsius, marking an early month warm spell. In contrast, the coldest conditions were recorded on October 26th in Landen, where temperatures dropped to just 4.4 degrees Celsius, reflecting the typical cooling trend as autumn progressed toward winter.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall during October totaled 80.9 millimeters across the province, representing a 14 percent decrease from the normal precipitation of 93.9 millimeters. This drier-than-average month was punctuated by a significant wet event on October 23rd, when Sint-Genesius-Rode received 28 millimeters of rain in a single day. Dilbeek emerged as the wettest location overall, accumulating 92 millimeters throughout the month.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
Sunshine hours totaled 131.9 hours during October, falling 22 percent short of the normal 168.3 hours. This substantial deficit reflects the increased cloud cover typical of autumn months in Vlaams-Brabant. The combination of reduced sunshine, below-average temperatures, and lower-than-normal precipitation created conditions characteristic of a transitional autumn period, with the month showing a general trend toward cooler, cloudier weather as it progressed.