Do a pub crawl in Antwerp
You can visit Antwerp year round however May through September is the best time to go to Antwerp for a pub crawl. Late spring is recommended for its long days.
Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Gistel.
Gistel, West-Flanders, Belgium, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 22°C (72°F) in August, while winters cool to 8°C (46°F) in January.
Annual rainfall is moderate at around 900 mm (35 in), with December being the wettest month. The city also has warm summers and cold winters. The sunniest month is July, with 7.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Gistel. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C (46°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 16°C (61°F) in August to 3°C (37°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Generally, Gistel has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 900 mm (35 in) of rainfall annually. Gistel experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 92 mm (3.6 in) in December, the wettest month, and 54 mm (2.1 in) in April, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Gistel Precipitation page.
Gistel can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
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.
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?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather in Gistel. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Gistel has warm summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 8°C (46°F) in January to 22°C (72°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 3°C (37°F) to 16°C (61°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 900 mm (35 in). December is the wettest month with 92 mm (3.6 in), while April is the driest with 54 mm (2.1 in).
Gistel receives around 1,743 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 232 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 48 hours.
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