Palace of Justice, Brussels Palais de Justice
The Palace of Justice is a courthouse in Brussels that serves as the Belgian Court of Cassation. This 116-meter tall building is a protected monument and is a Tentative World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The Palace of Justice is located 1 km from the center of Brussels. Travelers can reach the area via Brussels Airport in Zaventem, which is 12 km away. The courthouse is open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00.
Visitors can combine a trip to the palace with other nearby sights, such as the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, which is 0.7 km away, or the Royal Palace of Brussels, located 0.9 km away. Other close locations include Manneken Pis, the Brussels Town Hall, and the Grand-Place, all within 1.1 km.
Weather in Brussels varies by month. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 22 °C. The coldest months are January and December, when daily highs reach 6 °C and lows drop to 1 °C or 2 °C. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year, with the highest monthly average of 80 mm occurring in December.
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.
