Brussels is warm during the summer (average high 73°F/23°C), with
temperatures dropping to an average high of 57-66°F (14-19°C) in
fall. Winters are mild, with temperatures in January rarely falling below
45°F (7°C). The heavy rainfall provides a perfect excuse to sample
Belgian beer in one of the city's bars.
Voltage
230V AC, 50 Hz two-pin plugs are standard.
Time
GMT +1 hour in winter (GMT +2 hours in summer)
Money
The official currency is the Euro (€), which consists of 100 cents. Foreign
currency can be exchanged at banks or at bureaux de change (currency-exchange
offices) at the main train stations (Gare du Nord, Gare Centrale and Gare du Midi).
They offer better value than currency exchange at the airport. Most businesses
accept major credit cards. ATMs can be found all over Brussels.
