Bruges, BelgiumQuick decision
When to visit Bruges?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
14°C–21°C in July
🌧 Least rain
39% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (47%)
📅 Best score
7.7/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Old TownApril–September — canals, belfry and Markt square.
ChocolateYear-round — Dumon, The Chocolate Line and workshops.
BeerYear-round — De Halve Maan brewery and Trappist beers.
ChristmasDecember — Christmas market on Markt square and ice rink.
Monthly climate data
Bruges weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 7°C | 47% | 2.7 | 4.0h | 2.5/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 3°C | 9°C | 43% | 2.1 | 5.9h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 4°C | 11°C | 42% | 2.2 | 8.9h | 4.7/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 13°C | 38% | 1.7 | 11.5h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ May | 9°C | 17°C | 35% | 1.8 | 13.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 13°C | 20°C | 37% | 2.2 | 13.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 14°C | 21°C | 39% | 2.0 | 13.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 22°C | 39% | 2.2 | 12.3h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 20°C | 39% | 2.2 | 10.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 10°C | 16°C | 45% | 2.6 | 6.8h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 6°C | 11°C | 49% | 2.9 | 4.6h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 4°C | 8°C | 44% | 2.6 | 3.4h | 2.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 14°C, 38% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 21°C, 38% rainy days, 13.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 44% rainy days, 7.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 8°C, 45% rainy days, 4.4h sunshine/day. Score: 3.1/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 39% rainy days and 21°C. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
January is the wettest month with 47% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 21°C.
In winter, the average score is 3.1/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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