Bruges, BelgiumQuick decision
When to visit Bruges?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
57°F–70°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 36°F | 45°F | 47% | 0.1in | 4.0h | 2.5/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 37°F | 48°F | 43% | 0.1in | 5.9h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 39°F | 52°F | 42% | 0.1in | 8.9h | 4.7/10 |
| ⛅ April | 43°F | 55°F | 38% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ May | 48°F | 63°F | 35% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 55°F | 68°F | 37% | 0.1in | 13.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 57°F | 70°F | 39% | 0.1in | 13.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 59°F | 72°F | 39% | 0.1in | 12.3h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 55°F | 68°F | 39% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 50°F | 61°F | 45% | 0.1in | 6.8h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 43°F | 52°F | 49% | 0.1in | 4.6h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 39°F | 46°F | 44% | 0.1in | 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°F, 38% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 21°F, 38% rainy days, 13.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°F, 44% rainy days, 7.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 8°F, 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°F. 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°F.
In winter, the average score is 3.1/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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