Palace of Laeken
The Palace of Laeken is a neoclassical château located in Brussels. Designed by architects Charles de Wailly, Louis Montoyer, Antoine Payen the Elder, and Gilles-Lambert Godecharle, the site was established in 1782 and opened in 1784. It is the 21st most looked-up sight in Belgium on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The palace is 4 km from Brussels and 9 km from Brussels Airport (BRU). Visitors can combine a visit to the château with nearby sites such as the Church of Our Lady of Laeken (0.9 km) or the Atomium (1.6 km). Other local options include the Basilica of the Sacred Heart (3.7 km), Jeanneke Pis (4.2 km), and the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula (4.3 km).
Weather varies by month. For warmer temperatures, visit in July or August when daily highs reach 22 °C and lows are 14 °C. The coldest months are December and January, with daily highs of 6 °C and lows between 1 °C and 2 °C. Rain occurs throughout the year, with the highest monthly rainfall of 80 mm in December and the lowest of 51 mm in April. Rainy days occur between about 11 and 15 days per month.
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.
