Manneken Pis
Manneken Pis is a 0.555-meter bronze sculpture created in 1619 by Hiëronymus Duquesnoy the Elder. It is a protected monument and one of the most looked-up sights in Belgium.
Planning a visit
The sculpture is in Brussels and is accessible 24/7. Brussels Airport in Zaventem is the nearest airport, located 11 km away. Temperatures are mildest from May to September, with daily highs ranging from 18 °C to 22 °C, while the cooler months of December and January see highs of 6 °C. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with roughly 11 to 15 rainy days per month.
You can combine a visit with nearby locations such as the Grand-Place, located 0.3 km away, or the Brussels Town Hall, which is 0.2 km away. Other nearby sites include Jeanneke Pis at 0.5 km, the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium at 0.7 km, and the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula at 0.8 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 | 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.
