Brussels in August
Warm and full, with a four-day begonia carpet every other year that draws a queue right around the square for the balcony view.
Is August a good time to visit Brussels?
August is one of the busiest months in Brussels, at about 76/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
What’s on in August
- Flower Carpet on the Grand-Place (mid-August, even-numbered years)
- Brussels Summer Festival
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Brussels, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Brussels?
August is one of the busiest months in Brussels, at about 76/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
How crowded is Brussels in August?
Brussels sits at roughly 76/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 16 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Brussels in August?
Expect highs around 24°C and lows near 14°C in August, with about 10 wet days across the month.