Climate of Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium
Point-value climate at Ghent (East Flanders, Belgium). Population approximately 444,336.
Located in East Flanders, Belgium, Ghent has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 444,336. Monthly average temperatures range from 3.6°C / 38.5°F in January to 18.4°C / 65.1°F in July, with rainfall varying from 49 mm / 1.9 in (February) to 83 mm / 3.3 in (November) — about 800 mm / 31.5 in across the year. Ghent is the capital of East Flanders. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ghent's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6°C38.5°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| February | 3.9°C39°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| March | 6.8°C44.2°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| April | 9.3°C48.7°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| May | 13.6°C56.5°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| June | 16.2°C61.2°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| July | 18.4°C65.1°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| August | 18.4°C65.1°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| September | 15.3°C59.5°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| October | 11.3°C52.3°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| November | 6.9°C44.4°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| December | 4.6°C40.3°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ghent?
Ghent does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Ghent's warmest month is July at an average of 18.4°C / 65.1°F, and its driest month is February with about 49 mm / 1.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Ghent?
Ghent, in East Flanders, Belgium, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 3.6°C / 38.5°F in January to 18.4°C / 65.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 800 mm / 31.5 in, with the wettest month being November (83 mm / 3.3 in) and the driest February (49 mm / 1.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Ghent in July?
The average temperature in Ghent in July is 18.4°C / 65.1°F, with rainfall of about 69 mm / 2.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Ghent?
The driest month in Ghent is February, with about 49 mm / 1.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 3.9°C / 39°F.
When is the wettest month in Ghent?
The wettest month in Ghent is November, with approximately 83 mm / 3.3 in of average monthly rainfall.