October 2025 Weather Report: Waals-Brabant, Belgium
October brought cooler and drier conditions to Waals-Brabant compared to historical averages. The month was characterized by below-normal temperatures and significantly reduced sunshine, creating a somewhat subdued autumn period across the province.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for October reached 11.6 degrees Celsius, sitting 0.8 degrees below the normal value of 12.4 degrees. This modest cooling trend was evident throughout the month. The warmest conditions occurred early in the period, with Tubize recording a maximum of 17.7 degrees on October 1st. In contrast, the coldest reading came much later in the month when Perwez dropped to 4.0 degrees on October 26th, marking a substantial temperature swing of nearly 14 degrees between the month's extremes.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall totaled 77.4 millimeters across the province, representing a 17 percent decrease from the normal October precipitation of 93.2 millimeters. Despite this overall dryness, the month experienced significant wet weather on specific days. Nivelles recorded the wettest single day on October 23rd with 28.5 millimeters of precipitation. Over the entire month, Nivelles emerged as the wettest location in Waals-Brabant, accumulating 88.3 millimeters total.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Sunshine hours totaled 138.4 hours during October, falling 20 percent short of the normal 172.8 hours. This substantial deficit indicates frequent cloud cover and overcast conditions throughout the month, typical of autumn weather patterns in the region. The combination of below-average temperatures, reduced rainfall, and diminished sunshine created conditions characteristic of a cooler, cloudier autumn month in Waals-Brabant.