Pollen forecast for Brussels. Data as of (Europe/Brussels). Values update hourly — see this page for the current reading and hourly forecast.

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Pollen Today in Brussels, Belgium

Current pollen levels, hourly forecast, allergy risk and outlook for Brussels, Belgium. Grass: Low · Mugwort: Moderate

Current Pollen Levels

grains/m³
Grass
52050LowModerateHighVery High5Low
Mugwort
52050LowModerateHighVery High7Moderate

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Pollen Outlook

grains/m³ peak
Grass
Today
7Moderate
7 Fri
7Moderate
8 Sat
7Moderate
9 Sun
7Moderate
Mugwort
Today
22High
7 Fri
26High
8 Sat
28High
9 Sun
26High
Ragweed
Today
0None
7 Fri
0None
8 Sat
0None
9 Sun
<1Low

About Brussels

CountryBelgium, Brussels Capital
TimezoneEurope/Brussels (UTC+2)
Coordinates50.85° N, 4.35° E
Population≈ 1.02M

TodayTomorrow

Local time (GMT+2)

Each panel is one allergen: the line is its forecast concentration in grains per cubic metre, hour by hour across today and tomorrow. The dashed lines mark where it crosses into low, moderate and high. Those thresholds differ per pollen type, so the same height means different things from panel to panel. An allergen is left out when your profile excludes it, or when no pollen is forecast for it over these two days.

Grass5 · Lowgrains/m³
5ModerateLow0Today Aug 6Tomorrow Aug 7
Mugwort7 · Moderate
5ModerateLow20HighModerate0Today Aug 6Tomorrow Aug 70:0018°6:0015°12:0021°18:0021°0:0016°6:0013°12:0021°18:0024°
View detailed hourly pollen data

Detailed hour-by-hour pollen forecast for Brussels — today and tomorrow. Pollen concentrations per allergen type for each hour.

Today — Aug 6

HourGrassMugwort
00:00413
01:00514
02:00413
03:00513
04:00514
05:00414
06:00315
07:00313
08:00212
09:00210
10:00510
11:00510
12:0058
13:0048
14:0048
15:0047
16:0057
17:0049
18:0047
19:0059
20:0059
21:00512
22:00517
23:00722

Tomorrow — Aug 7

HourGrassMugwort
00:00723
01:00521
02:00522
03:00621
04:00524
05:00526
06:00524
07:00424
08:00421
09:00419
10:00416
11:00410
12:0049
13:0048
14:0057
15:0046
16:0057
17:0057
18:0057
19:0067
20:0069
21:00613
22:00619
23:00522

What to expect

Mugwort is the allergen to watch in Brussels today, reaching 22 grains/m³ (high) overnight; at the moment it measures 7 grains/m³. There's no clear break — the count stays at least moderate from morning to night. Alongside mugwort, expect grass at 7 grains/m³ (moderate).

Tomorrow shouldn't change much — expect a high peak again in the morning. Over the coming 4 days the picture is Thursday high, Friday high, Saturday high, and Sunday high — Saturday looks the strongest.

Pollen snapshot

Now
Moderate
Today's peak
High · 23:00
Tomorrow's peak
High · 05:00
Main allergen
Mugwort
Temperature
22°

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About the Pollen Forecast

What is a pollen forecast?

A pollen forecast predicts the concentration of airborne pollen grains (measured in grains per cubic meter) for a specific location and time. Pollen is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during their pollination seasons. Higher concentrations trigger worse allergy symptoms in sensitive individuals. This forecast uses data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS).

How do I check the pollen forecast today?

This page shows the live pollen levels for your location using data from CAMS via Open-Meteo. You get current pollen concentrations for birch, grass, alder, mugwort, olive, and ragweed — plus an hourly forecast chart and tomorrow's outlook. Select your allergens to see personalized risk levels.

When are pollen levels highest?

Pollen levels vary by type: tree pollen (birch, alder) typically peaks in spring mornings, grass pollen peaks in late spring and summer afternoons, and weed pollen (mugwort, ragweed) peaks in late summer and fall. Warm, dry, windy days have higher pollen counts. Rain temporarily reduces airborne pollen. Check the forecast chart above for today's exact pollen trend.

How can I reduce pollen exposure?

Many people reduce pollen exposure by keeping windows closed on high-pollen days, showering after time outdoors, and using air purifiers. Check the pollen forecast before outdoor activities, and consult a healthcare provider for personal advice.

What is an allergy profile?

Your allergy profile tells us which pollen types trigger your symptoms. Different people react to different pollens — some are allergic to birch and grass, others to ragweed or olive. By selecting your allergens, you get a personalized risk assessment that only considers the pollen types relevant to you, rather than a generic overall forecast.

Pollen risk levels

None
Low
Moderate
High
Very High

Risk levels are based on approximate pollen concentration thresholds per allergen type (grains/m³):

  • Tree pollen (birch, alder): Low ≤10, Moderate ≤100, High ≤1000, Very High >1000
  • Grass & weed pollen (grass, mugwort, ragweed): Low ≤5, Moderate ≤20, High ≤50, Very High >50
  • Olive pollen: Low ≤10, Moderate ≤50, High ≤200, Very High >200

Your risk is the highest level among your selected allergens. These approximate thresholds are commonly referenced in European aeroallergen research (EAN) and clinical guidelines.