Leuven
City in Belgium
Leuven is a city in Belgium with a population of 101,032 in 2021. It is located 25 km from the capital Brussels. Visitors are drawn to the area by its notable sights including Leuven Town Hall and Saint Peter's Church.
What to see
The city features architectural landmarks for visitors to explore. Key sights include Leuven Town Hall and the UNESCO-listed Saint Peter's Church, Leuven.
When to go
Daily high temperatures range from 6 °C in January and December to 22 °C in July and August. Low temperatures range from 1 °C in January and February to 14 °C in July and August. Monthly rainfall is spread across the year, ranging from 48 mm in April over about 10 days to 76 mm in December over about 15 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Brussels Airport in Zaventem, Belgium, located 16 km away.
Top sights in Leuven
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °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 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 73 | 57 | 67 | 48 | 67 | 72 | 71 | 73 | 63 | 72 | 70 | 76 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Leuven (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.