Arlon
Archaeological Site Walloon town near Luxembourg border and Roman remnants
Near Belgium’s Luxembourg border, Arlon shows Roman remains at its Musée Archéologique, narrow cobbled streets, regular regional markets and easy cross-border access to Luxembourg City.
Arlon is a town in Wallonia in southern Belgium and is the capital of the province of Luxembourg. It functions as a local administrative and commercial centre for the surrounding rural area.
The town is noted for archaeological remains from the Roman period and for a regional museum that displays Gallo-Roman finds and local history. Visitors can see remnants of the town’s long history in the centre and at nearby sites. Arlon’s local economy combines services, light industry and cross-border links with adjacent Luxembourg and France.
The town lies in the rolling countryside of southern Belgium near the international border with the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and is easily reached from regional roads and rail connections.
- Administrative role: Serves as the capital of Belgium's Luxembourg province and lies close to the border with the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, making it a regional administrative centre.
How to Get to Arlon #
Arlon is in southern Belgium near the Luxembourg border and is served by SNCB/NMBS rail services (intercity trains) from Brussels and other Belgian cities to Arlon station. By road, follow the E411/A4 motorway southbound toward Luxembourg - Arlon lies about 150-160 km southeast of Brussels by car.
Best Time to Visit Arlon #
Late spring through early autumn offers the most pleasant weather for visiting Arlon and nearby attractions.
Weather & Climate near Arlon #
Arlon's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (990 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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