Royal Palace of Brussels
The Royal Palace of Brussels is a royal palace located in Brussels, Belgium. Inception began in 1826 with a design by architects including Ghislain-Joseph Henry, Charles Vander Straeten, and Octave Flanneau, and it opened in 1934. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 8th among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
July and August offer the highest daily temperatures at 22 °C, with lows of 14 °C and about 12 to 13 rainy days. January and December are the coolest months, with daily highs of 6 °C and lows of 1 °C to 2 °C. Monthly rainfall ranges from 51 mm in April to 80 mm in December.
The palace is located 1 km from Brussels. The nearest airport is Brussels Airport in Zaventem, situated 11 km away. Nearby sights include the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium at 0.3 km, the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula at 0.7 km, and the Grand-Place, Brussels Town Hall, and Palace of Justice, Brussels, all located 0.9 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.
