Ghent Climate by Month
Ghent is a very pleasant city in Flanders. You will enjoy strolling through the streets in this historical city. There are many restaurants and cafés where you can enjoy Belgian delicacie. And if you really want to party, you should come back for the Ghent Festivities. This festival, held every year in summer, is full of street theatre, music, and fun.
Ghent has a temperate rainy climate, heavily influenced by a warm Atlantic current. On average, July is the warmest month, with temperatures reaching 24°C, while January is the coolest, averaging 8°C. The least rain falls in spring, with April being the driest month, receiving 56 mm of precipitation. However, you can never be sure it will stay dry. On the other hand, August is the wettest month, with an average of 80 mm of precipitation. The total annual precipitation is around 811 mm.
The summer months are generally quite sunny, with July being the sunniest month, shining 210 hours. In contrast, December has the least sunshine, with only 50 hours.
Average day and night temperature
In Ghent, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July to a chilly 8°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 2°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Ghent receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 811 mm. The wettest period in Ghent occurs in August, which receives around 80 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, April, Ghent experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 56 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.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
In Ghent, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Ghent 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 80 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 56 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 210 hours of sunshine.
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