Where and when
Best time to visit Brussels from India
Brussels packs the Grand-Place, Art Nouveau streets, comic murals and chocolate and beer culture into a walkable centre, and Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp are each under an hour away by train.
Cheapest month to fly: November, from ₹49,956 return (Mumbai, seen 2 Oct). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹50,701 from Delhi.
Brussels month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Winter Wonders (Plaisirs d'Hiver) | Off-season | 5° / 0°C | 69 mm | ₹51k ● live ₹58k |
| February | Off-season | 7° / 0°C | 61 mm | ₹51k ● live ₹51k |
| March | Off-season | 11° / 2°C | 55 mm | ₹1.45L ● live ₹1.45L |
| April | Shoulder | 15° / 5°C | 38 mm | – |
| May | Peak | 18° / 8°C | 59 mm | – |
| June | Peak | 21° / 11°C | 63 mm | – |
| July Belgian National Day | Peak | 23° / 13°C | 75 mm | – |
| August | Peak | 23° / 13°C | 79 mm | – |
| September | Peak | 20° / 10°C | 55 mm | – |
| October | Shoulder | 16° / 8°C | 63 mm | ₹54k ● live ₹66k |
| November Winter Wonders (Plaisirs d'Hiver) | Shoulder | 10° / 4°C | 69 mm | ₹50k ● live ₹56k |
| December Winter Wonders (Plaisirs d'Hiver) | Shoulder | 6° / 1°C | 78 mm | ₹51k ● live ₹57k |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: NASA POWER climate normals (derived) (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
In Brussels
- Winter Wonders (Plaisirs d'Hiver) · 27 Nov – 3 Jan 2027. The Christmas market with 238 chalets across the city centre and the tree on the Grand-Place; the five weeks over Christmas and New Year are the busiest of the winter for central hotels. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Belgian National Day · 21 Jul. Public holiday with a military and civil parade in the afternoon (4pm) and a concert with fireworks and a drone show at the Cinquantenaire at 9pm; shops and offices close for the day. source, checked 2026-10-09
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Brussels by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders need a visa for Belgium before travel. Allow about 40 days for a first-time application. Schengen visa via VFS; one visa covers the whole Schengen area.
Brussels: questions
What is the best time to visit Brussels?
Brussels's peak season is May, June, July, August and September, with April, October, November and December as shoulder months. The visit.brussels site has no page describing tourist seasons, so these ratings are derived from NASA POWER climate normals: rain falls on 10 to 14 days in every month, so the split follows temperature, warm from May to September and cold from December to March. December is kept shoulder for the Winter Wonders market.
When is the rainy season in Brussels?
The wettest months are July, August and December, with about 75 mm, 79 mm, 78 mm of rain respectively on average.
How hot does Brussels get?
July is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 23°C. January has the coolest nights, around 0°C.
When is Brussels most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in May, June, July, August and September. Events that draw crowds: Winter Wonders (Plaisirs d'Hiver) (27 Nov – 3 Jan 2027), Belgian National Day (21 Jul).
Which month is cheapest to fly to Brussels from India?
November 2026 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹49,956 from Mumbai. We have fares for 6 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for Belgium?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Belgium before travel. Allow about 40 days for a first-time application. Schengen visa via VFS; one visa covers the whole Schengen area.
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