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Destination Guides - Europe / Belgium
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| This is a very safe country to visit. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| Take out EHIC before travelling. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
3 |
5 |
9 |
12 |
15 |
17 |
17 |
15 |
12 |
9 |
5 |
4 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
9 |
8 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
6 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
8 |
9 |
6 |
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| Temperate climate with mild winters, warm summers and prone to rain all year round. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Brussels, Belgium
| Friday |
Max Temp: 18°C (64°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: SW, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 1022mb, Humidity: 81%, Sunrise: 07:10CEST, Sunset: 20:08CEST |
| Saturday |
Max Temp: 23°C (73°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: SSW, Wind Speed: 13mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1018mb, Humidity: 57%, Sunrise: 07:12CEST, Sunset: 20:05CEST |
| Sunday |
Max Temp: 20°C (68°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: NW, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1018mb, Humidity: 75%, Sunrise: 07:13CEST, Sunset: 20:03CEST |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| Some form of ID must be carried at all times. Possession and trafficking of drugs are serious offences. |
| Getting Around |
| Excellent infrastructure providing reliable rail and air travel. Good road networks to the rest of mainland Europe. Public transport in major towns and cities is efficient. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| New Year on 1 January, Easter falls between 2-5 April 10, Labour Day on 1 May, Pentecost on 23 May, National Day on 21 July, Assumption on 15 August, All Saints Day on 1 November, Armistice Day on 11 November, Christmas Day on 25 December. |
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| Language |
| Flemish and French |
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| Visa Requirements |
| Not required. 6 months validity required on passport. |
| British Embassy Details |
| Rue d'Arlon 85 Aarlenstraat, 1040 Brussels (32)(2)287 6211 |
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