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Bruges Climate by Month

Bruges has a temperate climate with four seasons spanning the whole year. It's not easy to say when the best time to visit Bruges would be, but probably the best time is during summer (July and August) or in April. In summer the weather is very mild and the trees are green. In April the flora blossoms which gives a beautiful sight. The weather year-round can be characterized as chilly.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Bruges. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 3°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Bruges has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 832 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Bruges enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 81 mm of precipitation, while in April, Bruges receives about 53 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

Bruges can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Bruges in Belgium

During the months of June, July, August and September 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 Bruges?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bruges?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bruges?
    December tops the wettest month list with 81 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bruges?
    April is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bruges?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 222 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Bruges

    Fri   Dec 06
    11°C | 5°C
    W 36 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Dec 07
    11°C | 4°C
    SW 40 km/h
    12 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Sun   Dec 08
    8°C | 4°C
    N 32 km/h
    6.3 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain