AI-generatedBastogne at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,610 h
- Rain a year
- 1,002 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 502 m
Climate in Bastogne
Bastogne has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,610 hours of sunshine a year, Bastogne is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:5718:48
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:37–08:41 · evening 18:04–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:25–07:37 · evening 19:08–19:21
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Bastogne in October?
In October, Bastogne is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bastogne.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 51 min07:57 – 18:48
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Brussels
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %51 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %37 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Bastogne
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.3 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Bastogne, 30 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 23 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Bastogne
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 60 min
- Fair skin
- about 75 min
- Light brown skin
- about 105 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Bastogne: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bastogne has about 13 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bastogne
How breezy and how cloudy Bastogne is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bastogne typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Bastogne: mostly cloudy, with about 3.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Bastogne
Snow is possible in Bastogne, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Bastogne.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bastogne
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in August (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 3° | −2° | 1.7 h | 13 | 89 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 5° | −1° | 2.5 h | 13 | 77 |
| MarchMar | 14 | 8° | 1° | 4.0 h | 13 | 77 |
| AprilApr | 42 | 12° | 3° | 5.9 h | 13 | 68 |
| MayMay | 61 | 16° | 7° | 6.4 h | 15 | 83 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 19° | 10° | 6.9 h | 14 | 91 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 20° | 12° | 7.0 h | 15 | 92 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 21° | 12° | 6.6 h | 14 | 89 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 17° | 9° | 5.2 h | 11 | 75 |
| OctoberOct | 38 | 13° | 7° | 3.3 h | 13 | 83 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 7° | 3° | 1.8 h | 14 | 82 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 4° | 0° | 1.4 h | 15 | 96 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
50.00° N, 5.72° E · 502 m · Europe/Brussels
Best time to visit Bastogne
The best time to visit Bastogne is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is most frequent from October to August; the wettest month is December with 96 mm.
Bastogne through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bastogne in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 8–16 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Bastogne in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Bastogne in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–17 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Bastogne in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bastogne for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bastogne
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Bastogne: score 72 against 38. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 38 | 72better |
| Day high | 13° | 19° |
| Night low | 7° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 83 mm | 91 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Bastogne month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January3° · 2 h
In January, Bastogne is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 89 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bastogne.
Bastogne in January12February5° · 3 h
In February, Bastogne is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bastogne.
Bastogne in February14March8° · 4 h
In March, Bastogne is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bastogne.
Bastogne in March42April12° · 6 h
In April, Bastogne is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bastogne.
Bastogne in April61May16° · 6 h
In May, Bastogne is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bastogne.
Bastogne in May72June19° · 7 h
In June, Bastogne is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Bastogne.
Bastogne in June70July20° · 7 h
In July, Bastogne is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bastogne.
Bastogne in July70August21° · 7 h
In August, Bastogne is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bastogne.
Bastogne in August72September17° · 5 h
In September, Bastogne is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bastogne.
Bastogne in September38October13° · 3 h
In October, Bastogne is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bastogne.
Bastogne in October9November7° · 2 h
In November, Bastogne is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 82 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bastogne.
Bastogne in November7December4° · 1 h
In December, Bastogne is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 96 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bastogne.
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Bastogne vs. Malmedy
In October the holiday weather in Bastogne and Malmedy is about equally good (score 38 vs. 39). During the day it is about as warm in Malmedy as in Bastogne. Malmedy gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Bastogne | Malmedy |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 38 | 39 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Belgium in October: the best places
In October, Bastogne ranks 19 of 22 destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Bastogne
Weather for your travel dates
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Bastogne in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bastogne has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 34
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 63
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 38
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 460 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Bastogne
When is the best time to visit Bastogne?
The best time to visit Bastogne is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bastogne?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Bastogne?
Rain is most frequent from October to August; the wettest month is December with 96 mm. The driest month is April with 68 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bastogne get?
Bastogne gets around 1,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Bastogne in?
Bastogne uses the time zone Europe/Brussels: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Bastogne?
Bastogne has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 63, Summer holidays 70, October half-term 38, Christmas holidays 9.
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