The month in detail
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Ghent. Temperatures rise (57°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
April ranks 6 out of 12 months in Ghent. Compared to March: +5°F daytime, +1.9h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in April
UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
5°
Daylight
13.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 28
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Is April the right month?
The best month in Ghent is June (7.9/10), 3.5 pts higher than April.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Ghent
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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 trip.
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 · 73°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 45°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 46%
🏖️ Beach trip
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in April
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Location
Where is Ghent ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 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 72°F highs, 55°F 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 55°F, while afternoon highs average 72°F.
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 April?
The average UV index reaches 4 in April in Ghent (moderate), with about 13.6h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.