Ostend Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Ostend can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C (72°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C (46°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 16°C (61°F) in August to around 4°C (39°F) during February.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Ostend experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 933 mm (37 in) yearly. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. November brings wetter days averaging 101 mm (4 in) of precipitation, spread over 20 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month April experiences a drier climate, with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall spread across 16 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ostend Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 93%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 84%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 6 m/s (12 knots) and 7 m/s (14 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during January. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)