Ghent · WinterMonth summary
Ghent weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
2°C – 7°C
🌧 Rainy days
45% of days
☀️ Sunshine
3.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
2.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Ghent in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January brings a challenging climate (2.4/10). June offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Ghent in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Winter in Ghent is cool (7°C during the day). Days are short (3.3h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 45% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Ghent averages 7°C, 45% rainy days and 3.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 2.4/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +15°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +9.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Ghent in January
Is January a good time to visit Ghent?
January is not recommended for Ghent (score 2.4/10). With 45% rainy days and 3.3h of sunshine, consider June (7.9/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Ghent in January?
It's cool with 7°C daytime and 2°C at night. 3.3h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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