Tournai
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Tournai month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tournai are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 24°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and January the wettest (about 85 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.5 | 1.4 | 85 | 3.5 |
| February | 8.7 | 2.5 | 63 | 5.2 |
| March | 11.3 | 3.5 | 66 | 7.1 |
| April | 14.5 | 5.2 | 45 | 9.8 |
| May | 18.4 | 8.8 | 65 | 11.0 |
| June | 22.2 | 12.7 | 68 | 11.6 |
| July | 23.2 | 14.0 | 60 | 11.8 |
| August | 23.5 | 14.4 | 58 | 10.8 |
| September | 20.4 | 12.0 | 63 | 8.9 |
| October | 15.9 | 9.4 | 76 | 6.2 |
| November | 10.3 | 5.0 | 71 | 4.4 |
| December | 7.8 | 3.1 | 74 | 3.2 |
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People and places shaping Tournai
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Research updated Monday, October 5, 2026Past and future events in Tournai
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Previously
- Documented history · 1653
Under King Childeric I, whose tomb was discovered there in 1653, Tournai was the capital of the Frankish Empire.
- Documented history · 1030
An ambitious rebuilding of the cathedral was initiated in 1030.
- Documented history · 1087
Odo of Orléans was appointed at the cathedral school of Tournai in 1087.
- Documented history · 1105
Under Odo's leadership, Saint-Martin Abbey flourished and by 1105 had 70 monks.
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01 · OverviewTournai, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Tournai took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Tournai
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Tournai
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Tournai
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Tournai
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Tournai
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Tournai
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tournai
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01 · Q&AWhere is Tournai located and what are its coordinates?
Tournai is situated in Belgium at geographic coordinates 50.6071, 3.3893, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Tournai?
Tournai has a recorded population of approximately 69,554 and observes the Europe/Brussels time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Tournai?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Tournai 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 Tournai?
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