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Liège

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Liège at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 23°
Sunshine a year
1,660 h
Rain a year
847 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
66 m

Climate in Liège

Liège has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,660 hours of sunshine a year, Liège is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

48

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: May – September

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 9°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 14°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 12°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

07:5818:48

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 07:38–08:43 · evening 18:03–19:08
Blue hour
Morning 07:26–07:38 · 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 Liège in October?

In October, Liège is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Liège.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 50 min07:58 – 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
71 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Brussels

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %69 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %37 %

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
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Liège

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,660 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 6.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.8 hDaylight 10.8 hShare of daylight 35 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Liège, 35 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Liège

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 80 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 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

Rain in Liège: 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.

Per year
847 mm on 153 days
Wettest month
Aug · 83 mm
Driest month
Apr · 52 mm
OctoberRainy days 13Rainfall 70 mm

In October, Liège has about 13 rainy days with 70 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Liège

How breezy and how cloudy Liège 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.

Year average
19 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 22 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 20 km/hBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Liège 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.

Year average
68 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Aug · 62 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 77 %
OctoberCloud cover 71 %Sunshine 3.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Liège: 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Liège

How often the day gets hot in Liège (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
4 days
Hottest month
Aug · 23 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 15 °C

In October, Liège 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

Snow

Snow in Liège

Snow is possible in Liège, 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 days a year
7 days
Fresh snow a year
22 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Liège.

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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Liège

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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in August (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.

OctoberDay 15°Night 9°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan106°1°2.1 h1373
FebruaryFeb127°1°2.8 h1268
MarchMar2710°3°4.2 h1364
AprilApr5514°5°5.9 h1152
MayMay7318°9°6.5 h1367
JuneJun7521°12°6.9 h1277
JulyJul7223°14°6.7 h1482
AugustAug7223°14°6.4 h1383
SeptemberSep7319°12°5.2 h1163
OctoberOct4815°9°3.8 h1370
NovemberNov1810°5°2.3 h1369
DecemberDec86°2°1.6 h1479

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

50.63° N, 5.57° E · 66 m · Europe/Brussels

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Liège

The best time to visit Liège is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is most frequent from May to August and from October to March; the wettest month is August with 83 mm.

Liège through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Liège in spring

Mar – May

52

Fair

  • 10–18 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Liège in summer

Jun – Aug

73

Good

  • 21–23 °C by day
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 39 rainy days in all

Liège in autumn

Sep – Nov

46

Fair

  • 10–19 °C by day
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Liège in winter

Dec – Feb

10

Poor

  • 6–7 °C by day
  • 2 h of sun a day
  • 40 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Liège for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Liège

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

June has the better holiday weather in Liège: score 75 against 48. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.

October vs. June, Liège
MonthOctoberJune
Weather score4875better
Day high15°21°
Night low9°12°
Sunshine3.8 h6.9 hbetter
Rainy days1312better
Rainfall70 mm77 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

May – Aug, Oct – Mar

12 or more rainy days

Liège month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

10January6° · 2 h

In January, Liège is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liège.

Liège in January
12February7° · 3 h

In February, Liège is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liège.

Liège in February
27March10° · 4 h

In March, Liège is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liège.

Liège in March
55April14° · 6 h

In April, Liège is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Liège.

Liège in April
73May18° · 7 h

In May, Liège is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Liège.

Liège in May
75June21° · 7 h

In June, Liège is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Liège.

Liège in June
72July23° · 7 h

In July, Liège is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Liège.

Liège in July
72August23° · 6 h

In August, Liège is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Liège.

Liège in August
73September19° · 5 h

In September, Liège is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Liège.

Liège in September
48October15° · 4 h

In October, Liège is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Liège.

Liège in October
18November10° · 2 h

In November, Liège is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liège.

Liège in November
8December6° · 2 h

In December, Liège is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 79 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liège.

Liège in December
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Liège vs. Maastricht

In October the holiday weather in Liège and Maastricht is about equally good (score 48 vs. 50). During the day it is about as warm in Maastricht as in Liège.

Liège vs. Maastricht, in October
in OctoberLiègeMaastricht
Holiday score4850
Daytime high15°15°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1312
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberLiège 15°Maastricht 15°
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Ranking

Belgium in October: the best places

In October, Liège ranks 12 of 22 destinations in this country.

  1. Dinant15°53
  2. 2Mechelen15°53
  3. 3Ypres15°53
  4. 4Brussels15°52
  5. 5Ghent15°52
  6. 6Tournai15°52
  7. 7Leuven15°51
  8. 8Mons15°51
  9. 12LiègeThis page15°48
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Planning a trip to Liège

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Liège 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.

Liège has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    47

    Fair

    • 13 °C by day
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    73

    GoodBest holidays

    • 19 °C by day
    • 6.6 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    72

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    48

    Fair

    • 15 °C by day
    • 3.8 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    9

    Poor

    • 6 °C by day
    • 1.9 h of sun a day
    • 14 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
430 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 Liège

When is the best time to visit Liège?

The best time to visit Liège 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 Liège?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.

When does it rain most in Liège?

Rain is most frequent from May to August and from October to March; the wettest month is August with 83 mm. The driest month is April with 52 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Liège get?

Liège gets around 1,660 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Liège in?

Liège uses the time zone Europe/Brussels: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

Which school holidays are best for Liège?

Liège has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 73, Summer holidays 72, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 9.

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