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Bruges Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Bruges experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Bruges is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 12°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 4°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Bruges receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 822 mm annually. Bruges experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 84 mm in November, the wettest month, and 50 mm in July, the driest month.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For more details, please visit our Bruges Precipitation page.

Sunshine over the year

Bruges can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Bordeaux, France (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Bordeaux, France (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Daily percentage of sunshine
Data from: Bordeaux, France (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Average humidity

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 87%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%.

Relative humidity over the year
Data from: Bordeaux, France (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Average wind speed

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in August, September, October and November to 3 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December.

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Data from: Bordeaux, France (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Forecast for Bruges

Wed   Dec 18
16°C | 6°C
SE 4 m/s
1.8 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Dec 19
14°C | 6°C
NW 6 m/s
23 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Dec 20
11°C | 2°C
SW 3 m/s
1 mm
partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

hourly forecast
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The best time of year to visit Bruges in France

During the months of May, June, September and October 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:
  • When is summer in Bruges?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Bruges?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bruges?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bruges?
    November tops the wettest month list with 84 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bruges?
    July is the driest month with 50 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bruges?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 249 hours of sunshine.

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