Weather Report: Waals-Brabant, Belgium — February 2026
February 2026 brought notably warmer and considerably wetter conditions to Waals-Brabant compared to historical averages. The province experienced a month characterized by above-normal temperatures, significant precipitation, and slightly enhanced sunshine, creating a pattern typical of transitional winter weather in the Belgian region.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for February reached 7.0 degrees Celsius, exceeding the normal value of 5.7 degrees by 1.3 degrees. This positive anomaly reflects a generally mild month despite winter conditions persisting in places. The coldest temperature recorded was -3.9 degrees Celsius in Perwez on February 15th, while the warmest peak of 18.9 degrees Celsius occurred in Beauvechain on February 25th. This substantial range of 22.8 degrees between extreme temperatures demonstrates the variability characteristic of early spring transitions in the region.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall proved significantly above normal, with an average total of 106.0 millimeters compared to the historical normal of 75.6 millimeters—a notable 40 percent increase. The wettest single day occurred in Tubize on February 12th, recording 18.0 millimeters of precipitation. When examining location-based totals, Ittre emerged as the wettest location with a cumulative total of 125.8 millimeters throughout the month. This elevated precipitation contributed to notably damp conditions across the province.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Despite the wet conditions, sunshine hours totaled 125.2 hours, slightly exceeding the normal value of 118.8 hours by approximately 5 percent. This modest surplus indicates that while February remained relatively cloudy, clear periods did provide adequate light for the season. The combination of above-average temperatures, significantly elevated precipitation, and slightly enhanced sunshine created conditions that supported the transition from winter toward spring in Waals-Brabant.