Ghent, BelgiumQuick decision
When to visit Ghent?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
13°C–22°C in June
🌧 Least rain
36% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (45%)
📅 Best score
7.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Mystic Lamb & cathedralYear-round — Van Eyck's Ghent Altarpiece, St Bavo's Cathedral.
Ghent FestivalJul — Europe's largest cultural festival, 10 days of music and theater.
Food & friturenYear-round — waterzooi, frites, craft beer, Michelin-starred restaurants.
BudgetYear-round — cheaper alternative to Bruges, same charm.
Monthly climate data
Ghent weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 7°C | 45% | 2.6 | 3.3h | 2.4/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 3°C | 9°C | 42% | 2.2 | 5.8h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 4°C | 11°C | 41% | 2.1 | 8.8h | 4.8/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 14°C | 38% | 1.6 | 11.0h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 18°C | 36% | 2.0 | 12.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 13°C | 22°C | 36% | 2.3 | 13.1h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 14°C | 22°C | 37% | 2.0 | 13.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 23°C | 37% | 2.0 | 12.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 20°C | 34% | 1.9 | 10.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 10°C | 16°C | 43% | 2.4 | 6.7h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 5°C | 11°C | 44% | 2.4 | 4.5h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 4°C | 8°C | 43% | 2.4 | 3.0h | 2.8/10 |
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, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 22°C, 37% rainy days, 12.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 40% rainy days, 7.1h sunshine/day. Score: 5.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 8°C, 43% rainy days, 4.0h sunshine/day. Score: 3.1/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 36% rainy days and 22°C.
January is the wettest month with 45% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 22°C.
In winter, the average score is 3.1/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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