AI-generatedGenk at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,690 h
- Rain a year
- 803 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 66 m
Climate in Genk
Genk has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,690 hours of sunshine a year, Genk is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Genk
The best time to visit Genk is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April, in June and from September to October. Rain is frequent in March and from November to January; the wettest month is July with 80 mm.
Genk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Genk in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–19 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Genk in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Genk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–20 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Genk in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, Nov – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: April – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5918:48
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:39–08:45 · evening 18:03–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:26–07:39 · 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.
October in Genk compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Genk in October?
In October, Genk is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Genk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 49 min07:59 – 18:48
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %73 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Genk
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 Genk: score 77 against 52. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 77better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall | 69 mm | 71 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Genk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January6° · 2.2 h
In January, Genk is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Genk.
Genk in January13February7° · 3.0 h
In February, Genk is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Genk.
Genk in February33March11° · 4.5 h
In March, Genk is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Genk.
Genk in March63April16° · 6.0 h
In April, Genk is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Genk.
Genk in April74May19° · 6.7 h
In May, Genk is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Genk.
Genk in May77June22° · 6.8 h
In June, Genk is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Genk.
Genk in June72July24° · 6.7 h
In July, Genk is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Genk.
Genk in July72August24° · 6.4 h
In August, Genk is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Genk.
Genk in August74September20° · 5.2 h
In September, Genk is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Genk.
Genk in September52October15° · 3.8 h
In October, Genk is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Genk.
Genk in October21November10° · 2.5 h
In November, Genk is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Genk.
Genk in November9December7° · 1.7 h
In December, Genk is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Genk.
Genk in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Genk
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, 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 | 12 | 6° | 1° | 2.2 h | 12 | 68 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 7° | 1° | 3.0 h | 12 | 65 |
| MarchMar | 33 | 11° | 3° | 4.5 h | 12 | 60 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 16° | 6° | 6.0 h | 11 | 49 |
| MayMay | 74 | 19° | 9° | 6.7 h | 13 | 64 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 22° | 12° | 6.8 h | 12 | 71 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 24° | 14° | 6.7 h | 14 | 80 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 24° | 14° | 6.4 h | 13 | 79 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 20° | 11° | 5.2 h | 10 | 59 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 15° | 8° | 3.8 h | 12 | 69 |
| NovemberNov | 21 | 10° | 4° | 2.5 h | 13 | 67 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 7° | 2° | 1.7 h | 14 | 74 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
50.97° N, 5.50° E · 66 m · Europe/Brussels
Sunshine hours in Genk
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 3.8 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Genk, 35 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 20 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Genk: 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, Genk has about 12 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Genk
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 65 min
- Fair skin
- about 85 min
- Light brown skin
- about 115 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Genk
How breezy and how cloudy Genk 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 Genk typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Genk: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 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.
Heat and humidity in Genk
How often the day gets hot in Genk (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Genk has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Genk
Weather for your travel dates
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Genk 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.
Genk has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 54
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 52
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 420 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.
Compare & alternatives
Genk compared
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Genk vs Hasselt
In October the holiday weather in Genk and Hasselt is about equally good (score 52 vs 53). During the day Hasselt is 1 °C warmer than Genk.
| in October | Genk | Hasselt |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
Belgium in October: the best places
In October, Genk ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Dinant15°54
- 4Dendermonde16°54
- 5Hasselt16°53
- 6Maasmechelen16°53
- 7Sint-Truiden16°53
- 8Liège16°53
- 13GenkThis page15°52
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Frequently asked questions about Genk
When is the best time to visit Genk?
The best time to visit Genk is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Genk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Genk?
Rain is frequent in March and from November to January; the wettest month is July with 80 mm. The driest month is April with 49 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Genk get?
Genk gets around 1,690 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Genk in?
Genk is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Genk?
Genk has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 75, summer holidays 72, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 11.