When is the best time to go to Genk?

When is the best time to go to Genk? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Genk are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are January, May, June, July, August and December


Annual weather in Genk

For full information about the climate and weather in Genk a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 36°F/41°F
3.9in
February 36°F/45°F
3.4in
March 40°F/52°F
3.2in
April 47°F/61°F
2.2in
May 52°F/65°F
4.2in
June 59°F/72°F
4.3in
July 63°F/76°F
4.4in
August 61°F/76°F
4.1in
September 54°F/68°F
2.6in
October 49°F/59°F
2.8in
November 43°F/50°F
3.1in
December 40°F/45°F
4.8in


Weather and climate in Genk

Genk enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Genk is 59°F (ranging from 41°F in january to 76°F in july). Annual rainfall is 43in, with a minimum of 2.2in in april and a maximum of 4.8in in december.
  • Between january and march the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 50°F in average and it rains about 19% of the time in march.
  • From april to july the climate is correct. the thermometer goes up to 76°F°C.
  • Between august and september the climate is favorable. The record temperature this month is 90°F.
  • In october the climate is correct. At lunchtime, it's 59°F in average and you can expect to have 2.8in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of november the climate is unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 43°F and, in november, 6 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of december the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 45°F as maximum temperature in december and, in december, 8 days of rain are expected.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Genk

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Genk: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Genk

Find out when Genk has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Genk

  • Very low season in Genk
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Genk
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: November and December.
  • High season in Genk
    The number of visitors to Genk is high in: April, May, June, September and October.
  • Peak season in Genk
    The largest number of tourists visiting Genk is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Genk month by month



Best time for low prices in Genk

Average prices of hotels in Genk month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Genk. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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