Ghent Weather in December 2026: what to expect (0.8/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in December

Winter in Ghent is cool (8.0°C during the day). Days are short (1.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 43.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

December ranks 11 out of 12 months in Ghent. Compared to November: −3°C daytime, −0.6h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

UV index

1 · low

no protection needed

Feels like

dry air

4°

Daylight

7.7h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 34

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Is December the right month?

The best month in Ghent is June (7.8/10), 7.0 pts higher than December.

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Context

Our verdict

Ghent (Gent in Dutch), 3rd city of Belgium and capital of East Flanders : 265,000 inhabitants. Often eclipsed by more touristic Bruges, Ghent nevertheless offers an equally exceptional medieval atmosphere with on top a real student urban life (75,000 students Ghent University).

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Belgium

🗣️LanguageDutch

💶CurrencyEuro (€)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthAugust · 23°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 7°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 45%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept

🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée

🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days

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Location

Where is Ghent ?

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Belgium

Temperate oceanic climate with a 7.8 → 0.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

51.05°N · 3.72°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Ghent?

August is the best month with 23.0°C highs, 14.0°C lows, 6.8h of sunshine and 37.0% rainy days. The months of August & June offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Ghent get in August?

Ghent averages 6.8 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.3/10.

What is the rainiest month in Ghent?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Ghent in August?

In August, overnight lows reach 14.0°C, while afternoon highs average 23.0°C.

Is Ghent good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Ghent scores 0.9/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 7.3/10.

When should you avoid Ghent?

January is the most difficult month to visit Ghent, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Ghent in December?

The average UV index reaches 1 in December in Ghent (low), with about 7.7h of daylight. No protection needed.