March weather forecast
Brussels, Belgium

A beautiful slope garden with several museums, in the city of Brussels, Belgium
A beautiful slope garden with several museums, in the city of Brussels, Belgium

March

Weather in March

As the icy clutches of winter start to dissipate, March ushers in gradually rising temperatures, reaching an average high of 10.4°C (50.7°F). The occasional appearance of warming sunshine contributes to the onset of spring, even though the average relative humidity remains relatively high. Visitors during March can still expect numerous rainy days, and the weather retains its unpredictability. The tilt of the planet allows Brussels slightly more daylight hours, marking a shift towards brighter days. Importantly, snowfall chances reduce drastically in comparison to the two prior months.

Temperature

March's onset witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 6.6°C (43.9°F) in February to a cool 10.4°C (50.7°F). During March, Brussels's temperature averages to a wintry 3.1°C (37.6°F) at night.

Humidity

In Brussels, the average relative humidity in March is 78.5%.

Rainfall

In Brussels, Belgium, in March, during 17.8 rainfall days, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Brussels, during the entire year, the rain falls for 199.6 days and collects up to 853mm (33.58") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Brussels, Belgium, during March, snow falls for 3.2 days. Throughout the year, there are 23.7 snowfall days.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:14 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 3.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?
An average high-temperature, in March, in Brussels, is 10.4°C (50.7°F) and the average low-temperature is 3.1°C (37.6°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
In Brussels, the average relative humidity in March is 78.5%.
How many days does it rain in March?
In Brussels, in March, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 70mm (2.76") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in March?
In Brussels, during March, snow falls for 3.2 days.
What is the average length of the day in March?
The average day length in March is 11h and 55min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:14 CET.
How long on average sun shines in March?
The average sunshine duration in March is 3.7h.
What is the UV index reading in March?
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index
Average temperature in March - Brussels, Belgium
Average temperature in March
Brussels, Belgium
  • Average high temperature in March: 10.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 3.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (0.7°C).

Average humidity in March - Brussels, Belgium
Average humidity in March
Brussels, Belgium
  • Average humidity in March: 78.5%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88.8%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72.5%).

Average rainfall in March - Brussels, Belgium
Average rainfall in March
Brussels, Belgium
  • Average rainfall in March: 70mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (81mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (51.3mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Brussels, Belgium
Average rainfall days in March
Brussels, Belgium
  • Average rainfall days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (14.3 days).

Average snowfall days in March - Brussels, Belgium
Average snowfall days in March
Brussels, Belgium
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Brussels, Belgium
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Brussels, Belgium
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 30min).

Average UV index in March - Brussels, Belgium
Average UV index in March
Brussels, Belgium
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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