Grand-Place
Brussels, Belgium UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Grand-Place is a central square in Brussels, Belgium, known for its mix of Baroque, Gothic, Gothic Revival, and Flamboyant architectural styles. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a protected monument. Among the sights in Belgium, it is the 3rd most looked-up on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The square is open 24/7 and is accessible to wheelchairs. The area is located in Brussels, so travel is direct. Brussels Airport in Zaventem is the nearest airport, situated 11 km away. Temperatures are mildest from June through August, with daily highs reaching 20 °C to 22 °C. Rain is relatively consistent throughout the year, with slightly fewer rainy days in April, May, and June.
You can combine a visit to the Grand-Place with nearby sites such as the Brussels Town Hall, located 0.1 km away, or the Jeanneke Pis and Manneken Pis, which are 0.2 km and 0.3 km away, respectively. The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula is 0.6 km from the square, and the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium are 0.7 km away.
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 | 70 | 51 | 68 | 76 | 74 | 77 | 69 | 76 | 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.
