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Ostend Climate by Month

The temperature in Ostend can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be pleasant during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Ostend can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 4°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Ostend experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 933 mm yearly. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. November brings wetter days averaging 101 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 rainy days.

In contrast, April experiences a drier climate, with about 53 mm of rainfall spread across 16 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Ostend. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Ostend in Belgium

During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Ostend?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ostend?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ostend?
    November tops the wettest month list with 101 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ostend?
    April is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ostend?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 232 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Ostend

    Sat   Dec 14
    7°C | 2°C
    W 25 km/h
    0.4 mm
    broken clouds and slight rain

    broken clouds and slight rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    11°C | 6°C
    W 22 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    11°C | 9°C
    W 29 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain