ArlonArlon at a Glance
About Arlon
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.
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 3° | -3° | 105 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 4° | -2° | 79 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 85 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 5° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 75 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.2h |
| June | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 78 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.6h |
| August | Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 60 mm | overcast | 72% | 2.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.2h |
| September | Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 91 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 97 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 4° | -2° | 115 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.0h |
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.