Atomium
The Atomium is an architectural landmark in Brussels, Belgium, known for its surrealist style. Designed by André and Jean Polak and commissioned by Georges Moens de Fernig, the structure stands 102 meters tall and opened in 1958.
Planning a visit
The Atomium is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00. Wheelchair access is limited. Brussels Airport is the nearest airport, located 10 kilometers away. The site is situated 5 kilometers from the center of Brussels. For those planning a visit, the warmer months from May through September offer the highest daily temperatures, ranging from 18 °C to 22 °C, with generally fewer rainy days than the winter months.
Visitors can combine a trip to the Atomium with nearby sights such as the Palace of Laeken, located 1.6 kilometers away, or the Church of Our Lady of Laeken, which is 2.1 kilometers away. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart is also nearby at 3.6 kilometers.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 76 | 61 | 69 | 51 | 68 | 76 | 74 | 77 | 70 | 77 | 76 | 80 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
