What is there to do on a rainy day in Belgium?

1. Is it always raining in Brussels?
2. Does it rain a lot in Belgium?
3. Does Belgium have snow?
4. What is the weather usually like in Belgium?
5. Why is Belgium so Rainy?
6. How safe is Belgium?
7. What is Belgium famous for?
8. Is Belgium a rich country?
9. What is the coldest month in Belgium?
10. Why is it so cold in Belgium?

Is it always raining in Brussels?

Precipitation is relatively abundant, about 825 millimeters (32.5 inches) per year, but above all, it is common and well distributed over the seasons. However, the rainiest seasons are summer and autumn, and the least rainy season is spring. Rainfall often occurs as short shower or drizzle.

Does it rain a lot in Belgium?

Belgium has an annual average rainfall of 32 inches (820 mm) that is fairly evenly distributed through the year, with a slight increase in the summer months. On average, the country gets around 200 days of rainfall each year.

Does Belgium have snow?

DOES IT SNOW IN BELGIUM? Actually yes! Though you can't compare Belgian snow with Swiz Alps or Austrian Alps, the Belgian Ardennes has some amount of snow every year. However certain years are more snowy and more beautiful than the others.

What is the weather usually like in Belgium?

Belgium has a temperate maritime climate characterized by moderate temperatures, prevailing southerly to westerly winds, abundant cloud cover and frequent precipitation. Summers are relatively cool and humid and winters relatively mild and rainy.

Why is Belgium so Rainy?

As jet streams flow from the Pacific to Europe, they bring in warm air, filled with water molecules. As they reach Belgium, they increase the air humidity and hence also increase the chance of rainfall.

How safe is Belgium?

OVERALL RISK : MEDIUM. Overall, Belgium is a safe country to travel to. Crime rates are low and anything happening to you on the streets of Belgium is unlikely. The only issue to keep an eye on, apart from being vigilant for terrorist attacks, is petty theft and pickpocketing.

What is Belgium famous for?

Belgium is world-famous for its chocolate, waffles, beer, and its national football team, the Red Devils. Belgium is also home to NATO headquarters and to the EU Commission and European Parliament. Brussels is often referred to as the capital of the EU.

Is Belgium a rich country?

Belgium is the sixth richest country in the world: this has been confirmed in the recent edition of the Allianz Global Wealth Report 2016. The same report also demonstrates an increase in the global financial average this year. The global net fortune has grown by 7.6% to a total of 128.5 billion euros.

What is the coldest month in Belgium?

The cool season lasts for 3.7 months, from November 18 to March 10, with an average daily high temperature below 48°F. The coldest month of the year in Brussels is January, with an average low of 35°F and high of 42°F.

Why is it so cold in Belgium?

The climate of Belgium is cool and wet because it is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, especially on the coast and the plain. In the south-eastern regions (Ardennes), which are located at higher altitudes as well as at a greater distance from the sea, the climate is more continental, and also more unstable in summer.