New heat record for 19 June set in Uccle

Friday 19 June 2026

Illustration picture shows sunny weather conditions at the Belgian coast, in Blankenberge, Saturday 20 February 2021. Dry and sunny weather, with up to 17 degrees Celsius is expected, just one week after a cold streak of negative temperatures and snow all over Belgium. BELGA PHOTO MAAIKE TIJSSENS

Temperatures in Uccle reached 32°C on Friday afternoon, breaking the daily record set in the year 2000, according to meteorologist David Dehenauw from the Royal Meteorological Institute (IRM).

However, temperatures are expected to dip.

According to the IRM, the night will be very mild, with lows ranging from 16° to 21°.