City in East Flanders, Belgium
Ghent weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Ghent
May–Jul and Sep are warm with terraces; the Gentse Feesten (mid-July) fills the center. Winters are cold and gray; Dec has Christmas markets.
Ghent weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan6°69 mm
- Feb7°60 mm
- Mar10°55 mm
- Apr15°38 mm
- May18°59 mm
- Jun21°64 mm
- Jul23°76 mm
- Aug23°81 mm
- Sep20°57 mm
- Oct15°67 mm
- Nov10°73 mm
- Dec6°79 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C42°F | 0°C33°F | 69 mm | 93% | Cold |
| February | 7°C44°F | 0°C32°F | 60 mm | 89% | Cold |
| March | 10°C51°F | 2°C35°F | 55 mm | 85% | Cold |
| April | 15°C58°F | 5°C40°F | 38 mm | 80% | Cool |
| May | 18°C65°F | 8°C47°F | 59 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| June | 21°C71°F | 11°C53°F | 64 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| July | 23°C74°F | 14°C56°F | 76 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| August | 23°C73°F | 13°C56°F | 81 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| September | 20°C67°F | 10°C51°F | 57 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| October | 15°C59°F | 7°C45°F | 67 mm | 86% | Cool |
| November | 10°C50°F | 4°C40°F | 73 mm | 92% | Cold |
| December | 6°C43°F | 1°C35°F | 79 mm | 94% | Cold |
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Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Ghent?
May–Jul, Sep. May–Jul and Sep are warm with terraces; the Gentse Feesten (mid-July) fills the center. Winters are cold and gray; Dec has Christmas markets.
When is the rainy season in Ghent?
Rain peaks in August with about 81 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Ghent?
July, with average highs of 23°C (74°F).
How cold does Ghent get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 0°C (32°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.