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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ostend.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Ostend ranges from 6°C in February to 7°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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:
August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 101 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 232 hours of sunshine.
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