Brussels in December
A sound-and-light show on the Grand-Place and a market strung from the Bourse to Sainte-Catherine make weekends genuinely crowded.
Is December a good time to visit Brussels?
December is a middling month in Brussels — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in December
- Plaisirs d’Hiver / Winterpret Christmas market
- New Year’s Eve
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Brussels, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Brussels?
December is a middling month in Brussels — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Brussels in December?
Brussels sits at roughly 66/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 6 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Brussels in December?
Expect highs around 7°C and lows near 2°C in December, with about 12 wet days across the month.