Best Time to Visit Mons, Hainaut, Belgium
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Mons.
Mons does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 18.1°C / 64.6°F) and driest (February, 51 mm / 2 in) months. The drier stretch runs through August–September and January–May; the wetter half falls in June–July and October–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 3.3°C / 37.9°F in January to 18.1°C / 64.6°F in July, with rainfall from 51 mm / 2 in (February) to 73 mm / 2.9 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mons, Hainaut, Belgium's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mons's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 17.9°C64.2°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| July | 18.1°C64.6°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| September | 14.8°C58.6°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
No month at Mons matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mons?
Mons doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~51 mm / 2 in) and July (warmest, 18.1°C / 64.6°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Belgium's national average.
When is the rainy season in Mons?
The rainy season at Mons, Hainaut runs through June–July and October–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 66 mm / 2.6 in. The wettest single month is June (73 mm / 2.9 in).
What is the driest month in Mons?
The driest month in Mons is February, averaging about 51 mm / 2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 3.7°C / 38.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mons?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mons — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 73 mm / 2.9 in in June, and the coldest month averages 3.3°C / 37.9°F.
Is Mons climate different from Belgium overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mons figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Belgium figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Mons specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.