Weather Report: Waals-Brabant, Belgium – February 2025
February 2025 brought notably cooler and significantly drier conditions to Waals-Brabant compared to historical averages. The month was characterized by below-normal temperatures, substantially reduced rainfall, and above-average sunshine, creating a relatively dry and bright late-winter period across the province.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for February reached 3.8°C, falling 1.9°C below the normal value of 5.7°C. This cooler-than-average pattern persisted throughout the month. The coldest conditions were recorded in Hélécine on February 18, where temperatures plummeted to -4.8°C. In contrast, the warmest day occurred on February 21 in Beauvechain, where temperatures climbed to 17.9°C, providing a brief respite from the generally chilly conditions.
Precipitation Patterns
February proved to be exceptionally dry, with total precipitation averaging just 39.2 millimeters across the province—a remarkable 48 percent below the normal value of 75.6 millimeters. The wettest day occurred on February 11 in Tubize, which received 11.8 millimeters of rainfall. Among the province's locations, Nivelles recorded the highest total precipitation for the month at 47.0 millimeters, though this still remained well below seasonal norms.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Despite the cooler temperatures, sunshine was abundant throughout February. The province experienced 139.9 hours of sunshine, representing an 18 percent increase above the normal value of 118.8 hours. This surplus of bright conditions, combined with the dry weather pattern, created favorable conditions for those seeking winter sunshine.
The month's weather was marked by significant variability, with a 22.7°C temperature range between the coldest and warmest extremes. The substantial precipitation deficit and extended sunshine hours made February 2025 a notably drier and brighter month than typical for this period in Waals-Brabant.