The month in detail
What to expect in October
Autumn marks the end of peak season in Ghent. Temperatures drop (16°C) and rain returns (38% of days). Expect rain on 38% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
October ranks 7 out of 12 months in Ghent. Compared to September: −4°C daytime, −1.6h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in October
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
9°
Daylight
10.4h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 24
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Is October the right month?
The best month in Ghent is June (7.9/10), 3.6 pts higher than October.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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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 ⓘNovember · 46%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Ghent ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
BelgiumTemperate oceanic climate with a 7.9 → 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?
June is the best month with 22.0°C highs, 13.0°C lows, 7.2h of sunshine and 34.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Ghent get in June?
Ghent averages 7.2 sunshine hours per day in June. 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 June?
In June, overnight lows reach 13.0°C, while afternoon highs average 22.0°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 June 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 October?
The average UV index reaches 2 in October in Ghent (low), with about 10.4h of daylight. No protection needed.