Halen Archaeological Site

Flemish town known for 1914 Battle of Halen

A municipality in Flanders, Belgium, associated with the 1914 Battle of Halen; visitors interested in military history stop at local memorials, cemeteries and small regional museums.

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Halen at a Glance#

Address: Halen, Limburg province, Flanders, Belgium

Best Time to Visit Halen#

The best time to visit Halen is late spring through summer for the mildest weather and easiest outdoor exploration.

Summer (Pleasant)
Jun-Aug · 15-25°C
Warm, generally dry weather is good for exploring the town and nearby countryside and for outdoor events.
Spring / Autumn (Quieter & mild)
Apr-May, Sep-Oct · 8-18°C
Mild conditions and fewer tourists make these months pleasant for walking and sightseeing.
Winter (Cold & damp)
Nov-Feb · 0-7°C
Cool, often damp weather with shorter days; outdoor activities are less comfortable though local indoor attractions remain open.

Weather & Climate near Halen#

Climate

Halen's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (777 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 38 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
15.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 21°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 23°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
14.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight