Climate Insights for Charleroi

Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium

Hottest
August
23°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
January
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
January
90 mm rain3.5 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Charleroi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 883 mm of precipitation falls per year. Charleroi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Charleroi is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Charleroi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 34.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Charleroi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Charleroi is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 34°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 1°FebMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 2°MarMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°AprMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 5°MayMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 9°JunMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 13°JulMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 14°AugMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 14°SepMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°OctMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 9°NovMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°DecMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 42°FAverage: 38°FMin: 34°FFebMax: 46°FAverage: 41°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 52°FAverage: 45°FMin: 38°FAprMax: 57°FAverage: 49°FMin: 41°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 56°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 60°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 59°FAverage: 53°FMin: 48°FNovMax: 49°FAverage: 45°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 45°FAverage: 41°FMin: 37°F
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Temperatures in Charleroi vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 19°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Charleroi vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 65°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 38°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 13mmFebPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 3mmAprPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 5inFebPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 1in
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Charleroi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 883 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 90 mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 54 mm. That's 36 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 25cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 13cm.Charleroi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.9 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3.5 in of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.1 in. That's 1.4 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 10in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Charleroi is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 17km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Charleroi is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan3°38°F
Feb5°41°F
Mar7°45°F
Apr10°49°F
May14°56°F
Jun18°64°F
Jul19°65°F
Aug19°65°F
Sep15°60°F
Oct12°53°F
Nov7°45°F
Dec5°41°F

The best time to visit Charleroi is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 75 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Charleroi is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 34°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Charleroi based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Charleroi based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
1 °C34 °F
6 °C42 °F
16 km/h10 mph
90 mm3.5 in
13 cm5 in
Feb
2 °C36 °F
8 °C46 °F
17 km/h11 mph
72 mm2.9 in
5 cm2 in
Mar
3 °C38 °F
11 °C52 °F
15 km/h10 mph
71 mm2.8 in
3 cm1 in
Apr
5 °C41 °F
14 °C57 °F
13 km/h8 mph
54 mm2.1 in
1 cm0 in
May
9 °C47 °F
18 °C65 °F
12 km/h8 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C55 °F
22 °C72 °F
12 km/h7 mph
85 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C56 °F
23 °C73 °F
12 km/h7 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C57 °F
23 °C74 °F
12 km/h7 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
20 °C68 °F
13 km/h8 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C48 °F
15 °C59 °F
15 km/h9 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C40 °F
9 °C49 °F
15 km/h9 mph
68 mm2.7 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
3 °C37 °F
7 °C45 °F
17 km/h10 mph
79 mm3.1 in
4 cm1 in