Church of Our Lady of Laeken Église Notre-Dame de Laeken
The Church of Our Lady of Laeken is a Gothic Revival Catholic church building dedicated to Mary. Construction began in 1854 and the building was designed by architects Joseph Poelaert, Auguste Payen, Antoine Trappeniers, and Louis De Curte. It is one of the 20 most looked-up sights in Belgium.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 22 °C and lows of 14 °C. The coldest months are December and January, with highs of 6 °C and lows of 1 °C or 2 °C. Temperatures rise through the spring, with April highs at 14 °C and May highs at 18 °C. Rain occurs throughout the year; for example, January has about 15 rainy days and December has the highest monthly rainfall at 80 mm. The church is 4 km from Brussels and 9 km from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Zaventem.
Nearby, visitors can see the Palace of Laeken 0.9 km away and the Atomium 2.1 km away. Other sights within 3.4 km include the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, which is 3 km away, Jeanneke Pis at 3.3 km, and the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula at 3.4 km.
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.
