Aalst
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travel advisory information highlights potential demonstrations and strikes in Belgium.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Aalst month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Aalst are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 23°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and January the wettest (about 80 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.4 | 1.6 | 80 | 3.5 |
| February | 8.6 | 2.4 | 64 | 5.1 |
| March | 11.2 | 3.4 | 65 | 6.9 |
| April | 14.4 | 5.2 | 45 | 9.6 |
| May | 18.6 | 9.0 | 60 | 10.7 |
| June | 22.3 | 13.0 | 71 | 11.2 |
| July | 23.1 | 14.2 | 62 | 11.3 |
| August | 23.4 | 14.5 | 54 | 10.5 |
| September | 20.4 | 12.1 | 62 | 8.8 |
| October | 15.8 | 9.5 | 75 | 5.9 |
| November | 10.2 | 5.0 | 69 | 4.3 |
| December | 7.7 | 3.1 | 71 | 3.0 |
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Research updated Sunday, October 18, 2026Past and future events in Aalst
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Previously
- 96th edition of the Aalst Carnaval
The yearly carnival parade in the streets of Aalst, taking place from 15 to 17 February 2026
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- Wikidata structured records for Aalst
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01 · OverviewAalst, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Aalst took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Aalst
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Aalst
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Aalst
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Aalst
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Aalst
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Aalst
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01 · Q&AWhere is Aalst located and what are its coordinates?
Aalst is situated in Belgium at geographic coordinates 50.9360, 4.0355, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Aalst?
Aalst has a recorded population of approximately 77,534 and observes the Europe/Brussels time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Aalst?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Aalst include NL-BE, FR-BE, DE-BE, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Aalst?
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