Climate Insights for Genk

Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

Hottest
August
24°C peak75°F peak
Coldest
January
2°C low35°F low
Wettest
January
86 mm rain3.4 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Genk is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 868 mm of precipitation falls per year. Genk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Genk 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 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Genk is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 34.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Genk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Genk 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 35°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°FebMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 3°MarMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 4°AprMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 5°MayMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 9°JunMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 13°JulMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°AugMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°SepMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°OctMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 9°NovMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 5°DecMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 43°FAverage: 39°FMin: 35°FFebMax: 47°FAverage: 42°FMin: 37°FMarMax: 53°FAverage: 45°FMin: 38°FAprMax: 59°FAverage: 51°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 67°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°FJunMax: 74°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 69°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 60°FAverage: 54°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 50°FAverage: 45°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 45°FAverage: 42°FMin: 38°F
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Temperatures in Genk 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 24°C with a mean of 19°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Genk 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 75°F with a mean of 67°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 39°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 10mmFebPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 4inFebPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 1in
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Genk is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 868 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 86 mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 52 mm. That's 33 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 21cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.Genk is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3.4 in of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2 in. That's 1.3 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 8in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 16km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Genk is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11km/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 15km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Genk is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10mph, 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 3mph 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 9mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan4°39°F
Feb5°42°F
Mar7°45°F
Apr10°51°F
May14°58°F
Jun19°66°F
Jul19°67°F
Aug19°67°F
Sep16°61°F
Oct12°54°F
Nov7°45°F
Dec5°42°F

The best time to visit Genk 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 2°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 Genk is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 35°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 Genk 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 Genk 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
2 °C35 °F
6 °C43 °F
15 km/h9 mph
86 mm3.4 in
10 cm4 in
Feb
3 °C37 °F
8 °C47 °F
16 km/h10 mph
72 mm2.9 in
3 cm1 in
Mar
4 °C38 °F
11 °C53 °F
14 km/h8 mph
66 mm2.6 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
5 °C42 °F
15 °C59 °F
12 km/h7 mph
52 mm2.1 in
1 cm0 in
May
9 °C48 °F
19 °C67 °F
11 km/h7 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C56 °F
23 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C58 °F
24 °C75 °F
11 km/h7 mph
72 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C58 °F
24 °C75 °F
11 km/h7 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C53 °F
21 °C69 °F
11 km/h7 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C49 °F
16 °C60 °F
13 km/h8 mph
80 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C40 °F
10 °C50 °F
13 km/h8 mph
69 mm2.7 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
3 °C38 °F
7 °C45 °F
15 km/h9 mph
77 mm3 in
3 cm1 in