Leuven, Flanders Weather by Month and Climate Averages
July is the warmest month (average high 23°C) and January the coldest (average low 2°C).
Leuven climate at a glance
Leuven weather by month
Leuven weather in January
In January, Leuven averages a high of 7°C and a low of 2°C. The sun is out about 22% of daylight hours. The January record high is 16°C (2023) and the record low is -9°C (2017).
Leuven weather in March
In March, Leuven averages a high of 12°C and a low of 4°C. The sun is out about 37% of daylight hours. The March record high is 24°C (2021) and the record low is -10°C (2013).
Leuven weather in April
In April, Leuven averages a high of 15°C and a low of 5°C. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The April record high is 27°C (2018) and the record low is -4°C (2013).
Leuven weather in May
In May, Leuven averages a high of 18°C and a low of 8°C. The sun is out about 37% of daylight hours. The May record high is 31°C (2026) and the record low is 0°C (2021).
Leuven weather in June
In June, Leuven averages a high of 21°C and a low of 11°C. The sun is out about 42% of daylight hours. The June record high is 37°C (2026) and the record low is 4°C (2012).
Leuven weather in July
In July, Leuven averages a high of 23°C and a low of 13°C. The sun is out about 36% of daylight hours. The July record high is 38°C (2022) and the record low is 6°C (2019).
Leuven weather in August
In August, Leuven averages a high of 23°C and a low of 13°C. The sun is out about 39% of daylight hours. The August record high is 36°C (2012) and the record low is 8°C (2011).
Leuven weather in September
In September, Leuven averages a high of 19°C and a low of 11°C. The sun is out about 38% of daylight hours. The September record high is 33°C (2024) and the record low is 3°C (2018).
Leuven weather in October
In October, Leuven averages a high of 14°C and a low of 8°C. The sun is out about 26% of daylight hours. The October record high is 27°C (2023) and the record low is -3°C (2012).
Leuven weather in November
In November, Leuven averages a high of 10°C and a low of 4°C. The sun is out about 26% of daylight hours. The November record high is 22°C (2014) and the record low is -4°C (2016).
Leuven weather in December
In December, Leuven averages a high of 7°C and a low of 3°C. The sun is out about 18% of daylight hours. The December record high is 16°C (2022) and the record low is -8°C (2022).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Leuven
June is the sunniest month in Leuven, with sunshine about 42% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest, at 18%. Over the year the sun shines about 32% of daylight hours. Leuven is sunnier than 60% of Germany.
Humidity peaks in December at 88% and is lowest in April at 66%.
Leuven has about 4 days a year above 32°C. Leuven is cooler than 56% of Germany.
First and last freeze in Leuven
The first fall freeze in Leuven typically comes around November 21, and the last spring freeze around April 15. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 220 days.
Leuven weather records
The hottest temperature on record at the Leuven station is 38°C, on July 25, 2019. The coldest is -16°C, on February 7, 2012.
The wettest day on record brought 99 mm of rain, on July 14, 2021.
Monthly climate
| Month | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | — | 86% | 22% | 16° | -9° |
| February | — | — | 80% | 27% | 20° | -16° |
| March | — | — | 72% | 37% | 24° | -10° |
| April | 39 mm | 11 | 66% | 40% | 27° | -4° |
| May | 61 mm | 13 | 68% | 37% | 31° | 0° |
| June | 82 mm | 14 | 66% | 42% | 37° | 4° |
| July | 70 mm | 13 | 70% | 36% | 38° | 6° |
| August | 76 mm | 15 | 71% | 39% | 36° | 8° |
| September | 54 mm | 13 | 76% | 38% | 33° | 3° |
| October | 69 mm | 16 | 83% | 26% | 27° | -3° |
| November | 59 mm | 15 | 87% | 26% | 22° | -4° |
| December | 85 mm | 20 | 88% | 18% | 16° | -8° |
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Leuven climate questions
What is the hottest month in Leuven?
July is the warmest month in Leuven, with an average high of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Leuven?
January is the coldest month in Leuven, with an average low of 2°C.
What is the record high temperature in Leuven?
The record high at the Leuven station is 38°C, set on July 25, 2019. The record low is -16°C, on February 7, 2012.
What is the sunniest month in Leuven?
June is the sunniest month in Leuven, with sunshine about 42% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Leuven?
The first fall freeze in Leuven typically comes around November 21. The last spring freeze is around April 15.
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station AACHEN-ORSBACH (93 km away).
Climate for places near Leuven, Flanders
Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station AACHEN-ORSBACH.